fei1 hang4 hei3飛行器飞行器
Jyutpingfei1 hang4 hei3
Yalefēi hàhng hei
Definition
An aircraft, aerospace vehicle, or flying machine.
neutraltechnologytransport
How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific, technical, or news contexts to describe any craft capable of flight. It is rarely used in casual conversation to refer to common aircraft like airplanes, which are usually called 飛機. Use it when discussing drones, spacecraft, or experimental aerial technology.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
remote-controlled flying machine
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a standard passenger airplane, as it sounds overly formal and slightly detached, like reading from a technical manual.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
