篙 (gāo) - Pole — a long bamboo pole used for

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Pole — a long bamboo pole used for propelling boats, especially in shallow waters.

Pole — a long bamboo pole used for

Usage highlights

Boat poleBamboo poleTo pole a boatPole tipIronPunting pole

Synonyms

  • 竿— pole, rod (more general term)
  • 橹— scull (different type of boat propulsion)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boatman pushes the boat with a pole (用篙撑船).
  • Bamboo poles are stacked on the shore (岸边的竹篙).
  • He is skilled at poling a boat (他擅长撑篙).
  • The pole is about five meters long (这根篙长约五米).

Collocations

  • Boat pole(船篙)
  • Bamboo pole(竹篙)
  • To pole a boat(撑篙)
  • Pole tip(篙头)
  • Iron-tipped pole(铁头篙)
  • Punting pole(篙子)

Idioms

  • To pole a boat against the current(逆水行篙)
  • Expert at poling through rapids(中流击篙)
  • The pole finds the river bottom(篙探水深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Essential tool in traditional Chinese water transport, particularly on canals and rivers.
  • Associated with boatmen's culture and livelihood along major waterways like the Grand Canal.
  • Represents simple but effective technology in Chinese nautical history.

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