lung4 zau1龍舟龙舟
Jyutpinglung4 zau1
Yalelùhng jāu
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.
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zek3隻jekExamples
During the Dragon Boat Festival, many people go to watch the dragon boats.
Did you go dragon boat paddling this year?
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