hoi1 syun4開船开船
Jyutpinghoi1 syun4
Yalehōi syùhn
Definition
To steer, sail, or drive a boat.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of operating or piloting a vessel, rather than just being a passenger on one. It is commonly used in the context of leisure activities like yachting or fishing trips. When referring to large commercial vessels or ferries, people often use 開船 to describe the scheduled departure time.
Examples
What time does the boat set sail tomorrow?
They have already set sail and gone out to sea.
Related words
Common phrases
to set sail out to sea
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搭船, which means to take a boat as a passenger. Using 開船 implies you are the one in control of the vessel.
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