waang4 seoi2 dou6橫水渡
Jyutpingwaang4 seoi2 dou6
Yalewàahng séui douh
Definition
Cable ferry; a small boat propelled by pulling on a cable connected to both banks to cross a narrow waterway.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a small ferry pulled by a cable stretched across a narrow waterway. It evokes a sense of nostalgia as these vessels have largely been replaced by bridges or modern transport in urban areas. You will mostly hear it mentioned in the context of rural history or visits to outlying islands.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
There used to be a cable ferry to take here.
Related words
Common phrases
to take a cable ferry
to ride a cable ferry
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Grammar guides
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