laam6 teng5艦艇舰艇
Jyutpinglaam6 teng5
Yalelaahm téhng
Definition
Naval vessels, ranging from large warships to small boats like patrol boats.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to military hardware rather than civilian ships. While it covers both large warships and smaller patrol craft, it sounds quite formal or technical, often appearing in news reports or military discussions rather than casual conversation.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I see many naval vessels patrolling on the sea.
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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.
