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Jyutpingfaan4
Yalefàahn
Definition
Sail; a piece of fabric used to catch the wind and propel a boat.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large piece of fabric used to catch wind for propulsion. It is rarely used in isolation in daily conversation unless one is discussing sailing or nautical activities. Most common usage appears in compound nouns like 帆船.
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Grammar guides
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