ziu1 sek6礁石
Jyutpingziu1 sek6
Yalejīu sehk
Definition
Reef; a rock or group of rocks near the surface of the sea.
neutralnaturetransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to submerged or partially submerged rocks that pose a hazard to navigation. While it can be used for any rock in the sea, it carries an inherent connotation of danger for vessels. Use 嚿 or 塊 as the measure word when describing individual rocks.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
The bottom of the boat hit a reef and got a hole.
There are many reefs underwater here, it is very dangerous.
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