dou6 gaa3 uk1度假屋
Jyutpingdou6 gaa3 uk1
Yaledouh ga ūk
Definition
Holiday cottage, cabin, or flat; a detached house or apartment for vacation rentals.
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
Specifically refers to small, independent rental units often found in outlying islands or rural areas rather than large hotel complexes. These are typically rented by groups of friends or families for short stays, especially during weekends or public holidays. The term carries a casual, leisure-oriented connotation associated with local travel.
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gaan1間gānExamples
We are going to Cheung Chau next week to rent a holiday flat for fun.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
