kaau3 ngon6靠岸
Jyutpingkaau3 ngon6
Yalekaau ngohn
Definition
To dock, berth, or pull up to the shore.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the final stage of a vessel arriving at a dock or pier. While it can be used literally for ships, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe a project or a long-term goal finally nearing its completion.
Examples
The boat is about to reach the shore.
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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.
