jau4 teng5遊艇游艇
Jyutpingjau4 teng5
Yaleyàuh téhng
Definition
Yacht; a small, typically white vessel used for leisure and recreation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to luxury or recreational vessels rather than working boats like fishing trawlers. It is frequently associated with affluent lifestyles and weekend leisure activities in coastal areas like Sai Kung or Deep Water Bay.
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gaa3架gaExamples
They rented a yacht to go out to sea for fun.
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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.
