艀 (fú) - Small boat & skiff

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艀 · fú

Small boat;

skiff;

light boat used for ferrying or transportation.

Small boatskifflight boat used for ferrying or transportation.

Usage highlights

Small boatFishing skiffMilitary transport boatFerry boatLight boatBoat oar

Synonyms

  • 舟— boat; vessel (general term)
  • 船— ship; boat (more common general term)
  • 艇— small boat; craft

Antonyms

  • 舰— warship; large naval vessel
  • 轮— steamship; large powered vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We crossed the river in a small boat (小艀).
  • The fisherman used a skiff (渔艀) for his daily catch.
  • Military transport boats (兵艀) were deployed during the exercise.
  • A ferry boat (渡艀) shuttles passengers across the harbor.

Collocations

  • Small boat(小艀)
  • Fishing skiff(渔艀)
  • Military transport boat(兵艀)
  • Ferry boat(渡艀)
  • Light boat(轻艀)
  • Boat oar(艀桨)

Idioms

  • A single boat in vast waters(一艀泛江)
  • Boats and oars working together(艀桨相济)
  • Light boat navigating narrow streams(轻艀穿溪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally refers to smaller, practical watercraft rather than large ships.
  • Used in historical contexts for river transport and military logistics.
  • Represents practical water transportation in regions with many rivers and lakes.

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