faan2 teng5反艇
Jyutpingfaan2 teng5
Yalefáan téhng
Definition
To capsize, turn over completely, or turn turtle.
- to capsize, turn over completely, or turn turtle
- slangto die
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Primarily used for small vessels like rowboats or dragon boats, this term vividly describes the act of capsizing. It functions as a separable verb where the object 艇 acts as part of the verb phrase, allowing for aspect markers like 咗 to be inserted between 反 and 艇.
Examples
With strong winds and high waves, the boat easily capsizes.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a car flipping over, as that would be 翻車. It is specifically reserved for watercraft.
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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.
