dou6 leon4渡輪渡轮
Jyutpingdou6 leon4
Yaledouh lèuhn
Definition
Ferry; a passenger or vehicle boat operating on short routes.
Example
ngo5我daap3搭dou6渡leon4輪heoi3去ou3澳mun4門。
ngo5我daap3搭dou6渡leon4轮heoi3去ou3澳mun4门。
I take the ferry to Macau.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to vessels operating on fixed, short distance routes between piers. While technically correct, locals often simply use the name of the specific service, such as 天星小輪 for the Star Ferry, rather than the generic term.
Measure word
sau2艘sáuExamples
We are taking the ferry to the outlying islands to have fun.
Do you know what time the next ferry departs?
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