hoi2 lou6海路
Jyutpinghoi2 lou6
Yalehói louh
Definition
Sea route; a shipping lane or sea passage.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the route or path taken by ships across the ocean rather than the sea itself. It is frequently used in logistics and shipping contexts to contrast with land or air transport methods. When discussing the physical act of traveling by sea, people often prefer using the phrase 搭船 instead.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This batch of goods was transported here via sea lane.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
