sau1 haang4 seoi2收行水
Jyutpingsau1 haang4 seoi2
Yalesāu hàngh séui
Definition
To collect tolls at checkpoints along river waterways.
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How it's used
Historically, this term refers to the specific practice of collecting fees from vessels navigating inland waterways or river channels. It carries a strong sense of historical context, often associated with the era of traditional junk boats and river trade. You will rarely hear it used in modern daily life unless discussing local history or maritime heritage.
Examples
ji5 cin4 di1 syun4 gaa1 jiu3 gaau1 gei2 do1 sau1 haang4 seoi2 aa4
以前啲船家要交幾多收行水呀？
How much toll money did boatmen have to pay back in the day?
nei1 dou6 ji5 cin4 hai6 zyun1 mun4 sau1 haang4 seoi2 ge3 dei6 fong1
呢度以前係專門收行水嘅地方。
This place used to be where they specifically collected river tolls.
Related words
Common phrases
zyun1 mun4 sau1 haang4 seoi2
專門收行水
specifically for collecting river tolls
gaau1 sau1 haang4 seoi2
交收行水
to pay the river toll
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general taxes or modern road tolls, as it is strictly tied to water transport and river passage. It is not a general term for collecting money.
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