to1 syun4拖船
Jyutpingto1 syun4
Yaletō syùhn
Definition
Tugboat; a small, powerful boat used to tow or push other vessels.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, high-powered vessels used to maneuver larger ships in harbors or narrow channels. Unlike cargo ships, these are defined by their immense pulling power relative to their small size. It is a technical term often used in maritime or port-related contexts.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
That tugboat on the sea is very powerful.
Do you see that tugboat working over there?
Related words
Common phrases
tugboat service
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