jau4 syun4遊船游船
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Definition
Pleasure boat or tourist cruise ship.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
The term is most commonly encountered in the phrase 遊船河, which refers to the popular social activity of renting a boat for a day of cruising, swimming, and eating. While it can refer to the vessel itself, it is frequently used to describe the act of going on such a trip. It carries a strong connotation of leisure and social gathering rather than just transportation.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Shall we go on a boat cruise tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to go on a pleasure boat cruise
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general boat terms like 船, but 遊船 specifically implies a recreational purpose. Using it to describe a ferry or a cargo ship would sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
