pan3 se6 syun4噴射船喷射船
Jyutpingpan3 se6 syun4
Yalepan seh syùhn
Definition
Jetfoil; jetfoil ferry or turbojet boat.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the high speed passenger ferries that connect Hong Kong to Macau or nearby cities in the Pearl River Delta. While modern travelers might use other types of vessels, the term remains the standard way to describe these fast hydrofoil or catamaran services. It is often used interchangeably with the brand name TurboJET, which has become a genericized trademark in local speech.
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zek3隻jekExamples
We are taking the turbo jet to Macau to have fun.
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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.
