艆 (láng) - A type of boat or ship & a vessel used for navigation.

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艆 · láng

A type of boat or ship;

a vessel used for navigation.

A type of boat or shipa vessel used for navigation.

Usage highlights

Sailing boatMerchant shipNaval vesselRiver boatFishing boatCargo ship

Synonyms

  • 船— boat, ship
  • 舟— boat, vessel
  • 舰— warship, naval vessel

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman sailed his boat (艆) across the lake.
  • Ancient Chinese naval vessels included various types of boats (艆).
  • The merchant loaded goods onto the ship (艆) for transport.

Collocations

  • Sailing boat(行艆)
  • Merchant ship(商艆)
  • Naval vessel(军艆)
  • River boat(河艆)
  • Fishing boat(渔艆)
  • Cargo ship(货艆)

Idioms

  • Smooth sailing across the seas(一帆风顺)
  • Riding the waves(乘风破浪)
  • Setting sail for distant shores(扬帆远航)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents maritime culture and transportation in ancient China.
  • Reflects the importance of water transport in Chinese history and trade.
  • Associated with exploration and connection between regions via waterways.

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