laam6艦舰
Jyutpinglaam6
Yalelaahm
Definition
Warship; a large military vessel.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in daily speech. It denotes specifically military vessels, distinguishing them from civilian ships like 船 or 輪船. When referring to a specific vessel, it is almost always paired with a prefix indicating its type, such as 航空母艦 or 驅逐艦.
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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.
