艊 (bó) - Boat, vessel — an archaic or variant character

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bó ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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艊 · bó

Boat, vessel — an archaic or variant character for boat, similar in meaning to 船.

Boat, vessel — an archaic or variant character

Usage highlights

Large boatTo board a boatBoat dockBoat sailBoat oarBoat cabin

Synonyms

  • 船— boat, ship
  • 舟— boat, vessel (classical)
  • 艇— small boat, craft

Antonyms

  • 陆— land (as opposed to water transport)
  • 山— mountain (terrestrial vs. aquatic)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a large boat (大艊).
  • He sailed across the river in a boat (乘艊).
  • The boat docked at the harbor (艊泊).

Collocations

  • Large boat(大艊)
  • To board a boat(登艊)
  • Boat dock(艊埠)
  • Boat sail(艊帆)
  • Boat oar(艊桨)
  • Boat cabin(艊舱)

Idioms

  • Sailing a boat against the current(逆水行艊)
  • A boat sailing with favorable wind(顺风行艊)
  • Boat of mercy(慈航艊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 艊 is an archaic character for boat, primarily found in classical texts or as a variant form.
  • In historical contexts, it represents maritime travel and transportation methods.
  • The character's usage has been largely superseded by 船 in modern Chinese.

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