syun4 ou3船塢船坞
Jyutpingsyun4 ou3
Yalesyùhn ou
Definition
Dockyard or shipyard; a facility for docking, building, and repairing ships.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large industrial facilities for building or repairing ships, rather than a simple pier or jetty. While historically significant to Hong Kong's industrial development, the term is now more commonly encountered when discussing urban history or specific waterfront redevelopment projects.
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go3個goExamples
He has worked in the shipyard doing repairs for many years.
When did this shipyard start moving away?
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