楫 (jí) - Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing & also used metaphorically for means or instrument.

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jí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楫 · jí

Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowing boats;

also used metaphorically for means or instrument.

Oar, paddle — a tool used for rowingalso used metaphorically for means or instrument.

Usage highlights

Boat oarRowing oarWooden paddleBridge and oarOar and sailOar handle

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He rowed the boat with an oar (用桨划船).
  • The boatman skillfully handled the paddle (船夫熟练地操纵着船楫).
  • This serves as a bridge for communication (这是沟通的舟楫).
  • We need to find the means to solve this problem (我们需要找到解决问题的舟楫).

Collocations

  • Boat oar(舟楫)
  • Rowing oar(划楫)
  • Wooden paddle(木楫)
  • Bridge and oar(桥梁舟楫)
  • Oar and sail(楫帆)
  • Oar handle(楫柄)

Idioms

  • Boats and oars follow each other(舟楫相随)
  • Having oars but no boat(有楫无舟)
  • Sails follow the wind, oars follow the water(帆随风，楫随水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, the oar was essential for water transportation and symbolized the means to achieve goals.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing travel and navigation.
  • Metaphorically represents tools, methods, or bridges connecting different aspects.

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