waa1 wing6蛙泳
Jyutpingwaa1 wing6
Yalewā wihng
Definition
Breaststroke, a swimming style resembling the leg movements of a frog.
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How it's used
Breaststroke is often the first stroke taught to beginners in Hong Kong because it allows the swimmer to keep their head above water easily. While it is a technical term, it is used naturally by anyone who visits public swimming pools.
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to swim breaststroke
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