hong4沆
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Yalehòhng
Definition
A ferry; flowing water.
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How it's used
The character 沆 is essentially obsolete in modern spoken Cantonese and is not used to refer to a ferry. The standard, everyday word for a ferry or boat is 船, which is used in all contexts from cross-harbour services to leisure cruises.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 沆 in any modern context, as it is a literary character that will not be understood by native speakers. Always use 船 instead.
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Grammar guides
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