duk6 muk6 zau1獨木舟独木舟
Jyutpingduk6 muk6 zau1
Yaleduhk muhk jāu
Definition
Canoe or kayak; a narrow, lightweight boat with pointed ends, propelled with paddles.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the narrow, pointed watercraft propelled by paddles. While often used for recreational activities in Hong Kong, it is distinct from 艇 which is a more general term for small boats. The verb used for operating it is 扒.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Shall we go canoeing this weekend?
His canoe capsized in the middle of the sea.
Related words
Common phrases
to paddle a canoe
Common mistake
Beginners often confuse it with 艇, but 獨木舟 specifically implies a narrow, single-person or small-crew craft that requires balancing, whereas 艇 covers a much wider range of small vessels.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
