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