din6 syun4電船电船
Jyutpingdin6 syun4
Yaledihn syùhn
Definition
Motorboat; a boat powered by an engine.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to small motorized vessels used for leisure or short-distance transport. It is distinct from larger ships or ferries, which are usually called 船 or 渡輪. The term carries a slightly nostalgic or casual feel, often associated with weekend trips to outlying islands.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
We will rent a motorboat to go out to sea tomorrow.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 船, which is a generic term for any boat or ship. Using 電船 for a large cargo ship or a cruise liner would sound very strange to native speakers.
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