faai3 teng5快艇
Jyutpingfaai3 teng5
Yalefaai téhng
Definition
Speedboat; a fast, single-deck motorboat.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
Often associated with leisure activities like island hopping or water sports in Hong Kong. It implies a sense of speed and excitement compared to the slower, larger ferries used for public transport. People frequently use it when planning trips to outlying islands or remote beaches.
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zek3隻jekExamples
We are renting a speedboat to go out to sea tomorrow.
Remember to hold onto the handrail when riding the speedboat.
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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.
