dou6渡

Jyutpingdou6

Yaledouh

語素Uncommon

Definition

To cross a body of water, or metaphorically, to pass or pull through.

to cross a river, lake, or sea by water route
figurativeto pass through; to pull through; to tide over

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How it's used

Primarily used in formal or literary contexts when referring to physical travel across water. In everyday speech, it is much more common to use 過河 or 過海 instead of 渡. It frequently appears in abstract, metaphorical expressions regarding overcoming life's hardships or difficult periods.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋ting1聽jat6日jiu3要daap3搭syun4船dou6渡hoi2海。

We need to take a boat to cross the sea tomorrow.

keoi5佢dim2點joeng2樣dou6渡gwo3過ni1呢go3個naan4難gwaan1關㗎？

How did he manage to pull through this difficult time?

Common phrases

dou6渡hoi2海

cross the sea

dou6渡gwo3過naan4難gwaan1關

tide over a difficulty

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use it as a general verb for crossing any path or road, but it is strictly reserved for water crossings or metaphorical transitions.