舣 (yǐ) - To moor a boat to the shore & to bring a boat alongside a dock or

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舣 · yǐ

To moor a boat to the shore;

to bring a boat alongside a dock or bank.

To moor a boat to the shoreto bring a boat alongside a dock or

Usage highlights

Moor a boatDock a shipBerth a vesselMoor at the shoreBring alongsideMooring place

Synonyms

  • 泊— to anchor; to moor
  • 系— to tie up (a boat)

Antonyms

  • 航— to sail; to navigate
  • 行— to travel (by boat)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman moored his boat (舣舟) at the riverbank.
  • We need to dock the vessel (舣船) before the storm arrives.
  • The captain skillfully berthed the ship (舣舰) at the crowded pier.

Collocations

  • Moor a boat(舣舟)
  • Dock a ship(舣船)
  • Berth a vessel(舣舰)
  • Moor at the shore(舣岸)
  • Bring alongside(舣泊)
  • Mooring place(舣处)

Idioms

  • Moor the boat and wait for the wind(舣舟待风)
  • Tie up the boat and ascend the bank(舣舟登岸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a nautical term from classical Chinese literature, describing the action of securing a boat.
  • Often appears in historical texts and poetry depicting travel, farewells, or military maneuvers involving waterways.
  • Represents a specific, skilled action in traditional water transport, emphasizing preparation or arrival.

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