jau4 leon4郵輪邮轮
Jyutpingjau4 leon4
Yaleyàuh lèuhn
Definition
Cruise ship; historically a mail ship and now a large passenger vessel used for pleasure voyages.
neutraltransporttravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to large vessels designed for leisure and vacationing rather than simple point to point transport. While the name implies a historical connection to mail delivery, modern usage focuses entirely on the onboard experience of luxury, dining, and entertainment. It is common to pair this with verbs like 搭 or 上 to describe the act of travelling on one.
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sau2艘sáuExamples
They are going on a cruise ship trip next month.
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