waat6 hang4滑行
Jyutpingwaat6 hang4
Yalewaaht hàhng
Definition
To slide, coast, or glide smoothly, especially using wind or water.
neutraltransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the smooth, continuous movement of an object over a surface or through a medium like air or water. It implies a lack of friction or resistance, often describing vehicles like planes or boats, or physical movements like skating. Unlike generic words for moving, it specifically captures the sensation of momentum carrying something forward.
Examples
The plane is gliding along the runway while landing.
Have you ever tried sliding on the ice?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 滑倒, which specifically refers to the accidental act of slipping and falling down due to a loss of balance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
