jau4 ho4遊河游河
Jyutpingjau4 ho4
Yaleyàuh hòh
Definition
To go on a river cruise.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
Originally referring to river travel, this term is now frequently used in Hong Kong to describe a leisurely boat trip around the harbour. It implies a relaxed pace and is often associated with social outings or sightseeing rather than transportation. It carries a sense of leisure that distinguishes it from simply taking a ferry from one point to another.
Examples
Shall we go for a cruise in Victoria Harbour tomorrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of traveling along a river in a rural context, as in Hong Kong it almost exclusively refers to recreational boat trips in coastal waters.
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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.
