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Yaletaai hūng syùhn
Definition
Spaceship; a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
neutraltransporttechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to vehicles designed for space travel, often appearing in science fiction or discussions about space exploration. While it is the standard term, it is less common in daily life than general transport terms because the subject matter is inherently specialized.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
Did you ever think about taking a spaceship to the moon when you were a kid?
The design of this spaceship is really avant-garde.
Related words
Common phrases
to pilot a spaceship
spaceship launch
Grammar color guide
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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.
