gwo3 hoi2過海过海
Jyutpinggwo3 hoi2
Yalegwo hói
Definition
To cross the sea, particularly to cross Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to crossing Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It is a fundamental concept in local geography that dictates travel time and transport choices. People often use it to explain why they might be late or why they prefer to stay on their own side of the harbour.
Examples
Do you need to cross the harbour to go to work tomorrow?
Let's take the MTR to cross the harbour, it's faster.
Common mistake
Avoid using this for crossing any body of water, as it is almost exclusively reserved for the specific transit between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
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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.
