fei1 teng5飛艇飞艇
Jyutpingfei1 teng5
Yalefēi téhng
Definition
Airship or dirigible; an aircraft with a gasbag providing buoyancy and propellers for propulsion.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to a lighter than air aircraft that can be steered, distinguishing it from a simple hot air balloon. While historically significant, it is rarely seen in modern Hong Kong skies, making the term feel somewhat nostalgic or related to science fiction contexts.
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gaa3架gaExamples
People used to really enjoy traveling by airship.
Have you seen that airship in the sky yet?
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