daa2 laau4打撈打捞
Jyutpingdaa2 laau4
Yaledá làauh
Definition
To salvage or recover things from underwater.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of retrieving objects from deep water, such as a sunken vessel or lost cargo. It carries a sense of technical difficulty and often implies the use of specialized equipment or professional divers. While it can be used for smaller items, it sounds quite formal or dramatic for everyday lost property.
Examples
The boat sank, we need to find someone to salvage it.
You dropped your phone into the sea, how are you going to recover it?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 撈, which is used in slang to mean working, making a living, or mixing ingredients. Using 打撈 for someone who is just trying to find a job or make money will sound very strange and possibly morbid.
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