fo2 syun4火船
Jyutpingfo2 syun4
Yalefó syùhn
Definition
Steamship; steamboat.
datedtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to steamships or ferries, reflecting a historical period when steam power was a novelty. It is now largely replaced by the term 渡輪 in formal contexts or simply 船 in daily speech. Using this term today often carries a nostalgic or slightly old-fashioned tone.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern cruise ships or speedboats, as it specifically evokes the image of older, steam-powered vessels. It is not used for modern transport infrastructure like the MTR.
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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.
