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Yaleyàuh dán
Definition
An oil barge.
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How it's used
The term combines the English loanword oil with the Cantonese word 躉, which refers to a flat bottomed barge or a heavy, bulky object. It is specifically used for vessels that transport fuel or oil, often seen anchored in the Victoria Harbour. The word 躉 is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is very sedentary or lazy, as in 坐喺度做躉.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
oil barge vessel
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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.
