gaai1 dou6街渡

Jyutpinggaai1 dou6

Yalegāai douh

名詞

Definition

Kai-to; a small, local ferry in Hong Kong serving outlying islands and remote coastal areas.

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How it's used

Kai-to services are distinct from the larger, government-subsidized ferries because they are privately operated and often serve more remote or niche coastal routes. They are essential for residents of outlying islands to reach smaller piers that larger vessels cannot access. You will often see them docking at small public piers rather than the major ferry terminals.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋daap6搭le1呢zek3隻gaai1街dou6渡heoi3去naam4南aa1丫dou2島wun6玩aa4呀。

We are taking this kai-to to Lamma Island for fun.

nei1呢dou6度jau5有mou5冇gaai1街dou6渡ho2可ji5以heoi3去sai1西gung3貢㗎？

Is there any kai-to here that goes to Sai Kung?

Common phrases

daap6搭gaai1街dou6渡

to take a kai-to

gaai1街dou6渡maa5碼tau4頭

kai-to pier

Common mistake

Do not confuse these with standard ferries, as they often have irregular schedules and lack the same ticketing systems or safety infrastructure found on major routes. Always check the local pier signage for current operating hours.