fong4 bo1 tai4防波堤
Jyutpingfong4 bo1 tai4
Yalefòhng bō tàih
Definition
Breakwater; a coastal structure built to protect against waves, tides, currents, and storm surges.
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How it's used
Coastal engineering structures are often referred to by their specific functions in Cantonese, but this term is the standard technical and common name for structures built to break wave energy. It is frequently used when discussing fishing spots or scenic seaside walks where these structures are prominent features.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Let's go to the breakwater and catch some breeze.
Related words
Common phrases
walk along the breakwater
fishing on the breakwater
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
