篷 (péng) - Awning, sail, covering — refers to a covering

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péng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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篷 · péng

Awning, sail, covering — refers to a covering made of matting, canvas, or cloth, such as a sail on a boat or an awning on a vehicle.

Awning, sail, covering — refers to a covering

Usage highlights

TentSailAwningVehicle coverMat awningBamboo awning

Synonyms

  • 帆— sail (specifically for boats)
  • 帐— curtain, tent (as in 帐篷)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat's sail (船篷) billowed in the wind.
  • They sat under the awning (帐篷) to escape the sun.
  • The truck had a canvas cover (车篷) over its cargo.
  • We need to repair the mat awning (篷席).

Collocations

  • Tent(帐篷)
  • Sail(船篷)
  • Awning(篷布)
  • Vehicle cover(车篷)
  • Mat awning(篷席)
  • Bamboo awning(竹篷)

Idioms

  • To cast off and set sail(扯篷拉纤)
  • To take in the sail when the wind changes(见风收篷)
  • To go against the wind and hoist the sail(逆风张篷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo, reed mats, or cloth, used for shelter and transportation.
  • Commonly seen on traditional Chinese boats and in temporary outdoor structures.
  • Represents mobility, shelter, and journey in literary contexts.

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