簰 (pái) - Raft — a flat floating structure made of
簰 · pái
Raft — a flat floating structure made of wood, bamboo, or other materials, used for transportation on water.
Raft — a flat floating structure made of
Usage highlights
Bamboo raftWooden raftRaftingRaft constructionRaft transportation
Synonyms
- 筏— raft (more common modern term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- They crossed the river on a bamboo raft (竹簰).
- The fishermen built a wooden raft (木簰).
- A raft is a simple boat (簰是一种简易的船).
Collocations
- Bamboo raft(竹簰)
- Wooden raft(木簰)
- Rafting(放簰)
- Raft construction(扎簰)
- Raft transportation(簰运)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used for transportation, especially in riverine regions of China.
- Associated with traditional fishing and logging industries where rafts were essential tools.