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Definition
A barge or boat used for transporting night soil and excrement.
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How it's used
Historically, these vessels were essential for sanitation in pre-modern Hong Kong before the widespread adoption of modern sewage systems. The term is now largely historical and evokes a specific image of old-fashioned city life. It is rarely used in a literal sense today except when discussing urban history or local heritage.
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In the past, people used excrement boats to transport waste away.
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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.
