噚 (xún) - Fathom — a unit of length used for

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Fathom — a unit of length used for measuring water depth, equal to 6 feet or 1.

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Fathom — a unit of length used for

Usage highlights

Water depth in fathomsFathom measurementFathom lineSoundings in fathomsFathom mark

Synonyms

  • 英寻— fathom (alternative translation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water is 10 fathoms deep (水深10噚).
  • The ship anchored in 5 fathoms of water (船在5噚水深处抛锚).
  • The submarine dove to 100 fathoms (潜艇下潜到100噚).

Collocations

  • Water depth in fathoms(水深噚数)
  • Fathom measurement(噚量)
  • Fathom line(噚线)
  • Soundings in fathoms(噚测)
  • Fathom mark(噚标)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A nautical measurement unit borrowed from English 'fathom' into Chinese maritime terminology.
  • Primarily used in maritime contexts for measuring water depth and nautical charts.
  • Represents the influence of Western maritime technology and terminology on Chinese navigation.

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