seoi2 dou6水道
Jyutpingseoi2 dou6
Yaleséui douh
Definition
Waterway; a channel or route for watercraft and vessels to pass through.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a navigable path for watercraft rather than just any body of water. It is a technical or formal term often found in maps, maritime regulations, or urban planning contexts. In casual conversation, people are more likely to refer to specific rivers or channels by name or use general terms like 河道.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This waterway is very narrow, big ships cannot pass through.
Do you know which waterway can lead to the pier?
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