lung4 zau1龍舟龙舟

Jyutpinglung4 zau1
Yalelùhng jāu
名詞

Definition

Dragon boat; a traditional human-powered long boat decorated with a dragon head.

colloquialfestivalsports

How it's used

Dragon boat activities are deeply tied to the Tuen Ng Festival, which is a major cultural event in Hong Kong. While the term refers to the vessel itself, it is frequently used in the context of the sport, often paired with the verb 扒 to describe the act of rowing. The atmosphere surrounding these events is typically high energy, involving loud drums and cheering crowds.

Measure word

zek3jek

Examples

During the Dragon Boat Festival, many people go to watch the dragon boats.

Common phrases

to paddle a dragon boat

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