zoi3 wan6載運载运
Jyutpingzoi3 wan6
Yalejoi wahn
Definition
To carry, convey, or transport.
writtentransportwork
How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily reserved for logistical or industrial contexts involving the movement of goods or large groups of people. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe personal travel or moving small items. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or official notices regarding cargo, hazardous materials, or public transit operations.
Examples
The truck is transporting a lot of construction materials.
Is this boat responsible for transporting passengers?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for personal movement, such as taking a friend to the airport. For personal transport, use 載 or 接送 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
