zi6 jau4 wing6自由泳
Jyutpingzi6 jau4 wing6
Yalejih yàuh wihng
Definition
Freestyle or front crawl in swimming.
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How it's used
Although the term literally translates to free swimming, it specifically refers to the crawl stroke in competitive swimming contexts. In casual conversation, people often just say 游水 or use the English loanword 爬泳 to describe the same motion.
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Common phrases
to swim freestyle
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
