waat6 long6滑浪
Jyutpingwaat6 long6
Yalewaaht lohng
Definition
To surf, or the water sport of surfing.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Surfing in Hong Kong is often referred to by the English loanword surfing directly, especially among younger generations. Using 滑浪 sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, often appearing in news or travel guides rather than casual conversation between friends.
Examples
Are you interested in going surfing at Big Wave Bay tomorrow?
He started learning to surf when he was little, and his skills are very impressive.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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