waat6 seoi2滑水
Jyutpingwaat6 seoi2
Yalewaaht séui
Definition
Water skiing.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the sport of being pulled by a motorboat while standing on a board. Unlike the more general term 游水 which implies swimming, this is a distinct recreational activity that requires specific equipment and a boat. It is common to pair this with the verb 去 to indicate the intention of going out to perform the activity.
Examples
The weather is so nice today, why don't we go water skiing?
Have you ever tried water skiing before?
Related words
Common phrases
go water skiing
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
