jau4 syun4游船
Jyutpingjau4 syun4
Yaleyàuh syùhn
Definition
A pleasure boat, cruise ship, or sightseeing vessel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to leisure boats or vessels used for sightseeing rather than commercial transport. It is often used in the context of short harbour tours or recreational boat trips rather than long-distance ocean liners. When talking about the activity of going on a boat trip for fun, people often use the verb phrase 坐船 instead.
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zek3隻jekExamples
We are going to take a cruise in Victoria Harbour tomorrow.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 郵輪, which specifically refers to large-scale luxury cruise ships. 游船 is a more general term for any boat used for recreational purposes, including smaller sightseeing vessels.
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