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) 過 大海
simp. (过大海) 过 大海

Etymology

The word 大 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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