艋 (měng) - A small boat, particularly a type of ancient
艋 · měng
A small boat, particularly a type of ancient warship or vessel used in historical contexts.
A small boat, particularly a type of ancient
Usage highlights
Mengjiasmall boatwarshipboat fleetancient vessel
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The fleet consisted of many small warships (艋舺).
- They crossed the river in a small boat (小艋).
- Historical records mention various types of vessels (战艋).
Collocations
- Mengjia(艋舺)
- small boat(小艋)
- warship(战艋)
- boat fleet(艋队)
- ancient vessel(古艋)
Idioms
- Mengjia's golden age(艋舺风华)
- Boats filling the harbor(舳舻千里)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used to refer to small boats, particularly in ancient naval contexts.
- Gained modern recognition through the place name 'Mengjia' (艋舺), an old district in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Appears in historical texts describing naval battles and river transportation.