桨 (jiǎng) - oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing

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jiǎng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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桨 · jiǎng

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

oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing

Usage highlights

wooden oarrowing oarboat oarpaddle wheeloar handlespare oar

Synonyms

  • 橹— scull, sweep-oar (larger type of oar)
  • 棹— oar, paddle (literary term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used an oar to row the boat (用桨划船).
  • The paddle is made of wood (木桨).
  • We need to find the missing oar (丢失的桨).
  • She paddled the canoe with a single oar (用单桨划独木舟).

Collocations

  • wooden oar(木桨)
  • rowing oar(划桨)
  • boat oar(船桨)
  • paddle wheel(桨轮)
  • oar handle(桨柄)
  • spare oar(备用桨)

Idioms

  • To sail against the current(逆水行舟，不进则退)
  • To go with the flow(顺水推舟)
  • To paddle one's own canoe(自食其力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 桨 appears in ancient Chinese texts describing water transportation and fishing.
  • In traditional Chinese boat culture, oars were essential tools for navigation and fishing.
  • The character's composition reflects its function, combining wood (木) and the action component.

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