(niàn) - To caulk (a boat) — to seal seams

Tone 4

niàn | 14 strokes | radical:

· niàn

To caulk (a boat) — to seal seams or cracks in wooden boats with caulking material to prevent leaking.

To caulk (a boat) — to seal seams

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman is caulking his boat (艌船).
  • This wooden boat needs caulking (需要艌一艌).
  • Traditional boat caulking technique (艌船技艺).

Collocations

  • caulk a boat(艌船)
  • boat caulking(船艌)
  • caulking material(艌料)
  • caulking technique(艌技)
  • wooden boat caulking(木船艌缝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese shipbuilding and maintenance techniques.
  • Reflects the importance of water transport and fishing in Chinese coastal and riverine cultures.
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts, primarily appearing in historical or specialized texts.

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