daai6 syun4大船
Jyutpingdaai6 syun4
Yaledaaih syùhn
Definition
A large boat, ship, cruise ship, or ferry.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to large vessels like ferries or cruise ships rather than small fishing boats or speedboats. It is frequently used by locals to distinguish the larger, more stable ferries traveling to Macau or outlying islands from smaller, faster craft like speedboats.
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gaa3架gaExamples
We are taking the big ferry to Macau to have fun tomorrow.
Is that big ship preparing to enter the harbor?
Related words
Common phrases
to take a big ferry
a big ship entering the harbor
Common mistake
Do not use this for small boats or private motorboats, as those are usually referred to as 船 or 快艇. Using it for a tiny vessel sounds confusing or humorous.
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