栧 (yì) - Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing

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Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing or propelling a boat through water.

Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing

Usage highlights

Wooden oarBoat oarRowing oarLong oarOar handleOar blade

Synonyms

  • 桨— oar, paddle
  • 橹— scull, sweep (larger oar)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rowed the boat with a paddle (用栧划船).
  • The wooden oar was heavy (木栧很重).
  • They lost an oar in the river (在河里丢了一个栧).

Collocations

  • Wooden oar(木栧)
  • Boat oar(船栧)
  • Rowing oar(划栧)
  • Long oar(长栧)
  • Oar handle(栧柄)
  • Oar blade(栧叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional boat propulsion methods in ancient China.
  • Associated with fishing and water transportation culture.

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