syun4 zyu2船主
Jyutpingsyun4 zyu2
Yalesyùhn jyú
Definition
A shipowner, or the captain of a vessel.
- the owner of a ship or boat
- a sea captain; shipmaster; coxswain
neutraltransportpeople
How it's used
Distinguishing between the owner of a vessel and the person operating it is crucial. While 船主 specifically denotes ownership, the person in charge of navigation is typically referred to as 船長. Using them interchangeably can cause confusion in maritime contexts.
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wai6位waihExamples
That boat owner is very rich and has several private yachts.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 船主 with 船長, assuming both refer to the captain. Remember that 船主 focuses on legal possession or property rights, whereas 船長 focuses on the professional role of command.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
