過大海

Chinese

 
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker)
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker); to pass; to celebrate; to live; to get along; excessively; too-
ocean; sea; large bowl or wine cup
trad. (過大海) 大海
simp. (过大海) 大海

Etymology

The word is added to distinguish from 過海过海 (“across the Victoria Harbour”). Ship was necessary for going to Macau before the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge was finished.

Pronunciation


Verb

過⫽大海 (verb-object)

  1. (Hong Kong Cantonese) to visit Macau, especially for casinos

See also

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