zaa1 taai5揸舦
Jyutpingzaa1 taai5
Yalejā táaih
Definition
To steer a boat, or more generally to drive a vehicle; to be at the helm or wheel.
colloquialtransportwork
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of steering a vessel, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who is in charge of a project or organization. It carries a sense of responsibility and control over the direction of a group. You will often hear it used in professional or team settings to identify the person who is calling the shots.
Examples
He is responsible for steering the boat today.
Related words
Common phrases
responsible for steering
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揸車, which is specifically for driving a car. Using 揸舦 for a car will sound very strange to native speakers as it specifically refers to the helm or tiller of a boat.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
