syun4 jyun4船員船员
Jyutpingsyun4 jyun4
Yalesyùhn yùhn
Definition
Crew member of a ship; seaman or sailor.
neutralpeopletransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to people working on a vessel, often implying a life spent at sea. It is distinct from more general terms for workers because it carries the connotation of being away from land for long periods. Use this when discussing professional maritime staff rather than casual passengers or boat owners.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Being a crew member is hard work, always drifting on the sea.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to someone who just happens to be on a boat, such as a passenger or a tourist. It is strictly for those employed by the vessel.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
