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Jyutpingzung3 fei1
Yalejung fēi
Definition
Medium-powered speedboat
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How it's used
This term is specific to the local maritime culture, referring to a class of speedboats that are faster than traditional fishing sampans but smaller than high-powered racing vessels. It is frequently used by people who frequent islands or go on fishing trips to describe the type of transport they are hiring. The term captures a middle ground in terms of engine size and vessel capacity.
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That medium-powered speedboat is very fast, be careful.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for speedboats like 快艇, as 中飛 specifically implies a mid-range engine power and size. Using it to describe a massive luxury yacht or a tiny motorboat would sound inaccurate to locals.
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