hong4 cing4航程
Jyutpinghong4 cing4
Yalehòhng chìhng
Definition
The journey, flight, or voyage by air or water from one place to another.
neutraltransporttravel
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the duration or the experience of travel by air or sea. It is a formal term often found in travel itineraries or news reports rather than casual conversation between friends. When speaking colloquially about flying, people usually prefer using the word 飛機 or the verb 搭飛機 instead.
Examples
The flight this time was very smooth, we didn't encounter any turbulence.
Do you know how long the flight takes from here to London?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe travel by land, such as taking a train or bus, as it strictly implies air or water travel. Use 車程 for land-based journeys instead.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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