舢 (shān) - Sampan — a small wooden boat or skiff

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shān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

姗善

舢 · shān

Sampan — a small wooden boat or skiff used in coastal waters of China and Southeast Asia.

Sampan — a small wooden boat or skiff

Usage highlights

Sampan boatSampan ferryMotorized sampanFishing sampanWooden sampanHarbor sampan

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We took a sampan (舢舨) across the harbor.
  • Fishermen use sampans (舢舨) for their daily catch.
  • The traditional sampan (舢舨) is an iconic sight in Hong Kong's Aberdeen Harbor.
  • Goods were transported via sampan (舢舨) along the canal.

Collocations

  • Sampan boat(舢舨)
  • Sampan ferry(舢板渡船)
  • Motorized sampan(机动舢板)
  • Fishing sampan(渔用舢板)
  • Wooden sampan(木制舢板)
  • Harbor sampan(港口舢板)

Idioms

  • Sampan against the tide(舢板逆流)
  • Sampan in rough seas(风浪中的舢板)
  • Sampan crossing the river(舢板过江)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sampans have been used in China for centuries, particularly in southern coastal regions and river deltas.
  • The character 舢 combines 舟 (boat) and 山 (mountain), possibly suggesting a boat sturdy enough for mountainous waves.
  • Sampans remain important in traditional fishing communities and as tourist attractions in places like Hong Kong and Macau.

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