艅 (yú) - A type of large, ornate boat or ship

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yú ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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艅 · yú

A type of large, ornate boat or ship used in ancient times, especially for royal or ceremonial purposes.

A type of large, ornate boat or ship

Usage highlights

YuhuangYuzhouYujianYugeYuchuan

Synonyms

  • 船— boat, ship (general term)
  • 舟— boat, vessel (classical term)
  • 舰— warship, naval vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor traveled on a grand vessel (艅艎).
  • Ancient texts mention ceremonial boats (艅舟).
  • The fleet included many ornate ships (艅舰).

Collocations

  • Yuhuang(艅艎)
  • Yuzhou(艅舟)
  • Yujian(艅舰)
  • Yuge(艅舸)
  • Yuchuan(艅船)

Idioms

  • Grand ceremonial vessel(艅艎巨舰)
  • Ornate royal barge(龙艅凤舸)
  • Fleet of majestic ships(艅舰连舳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing royal voyages and naval expeditions.
  • Associated with ceremonial and military vessels in ancient Chinese history.
  • Represents maritime technology and naval power in imperial China.

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