(dié) - Small boat & skiff

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Small boat;

skiff;

a light, shallow-draft vessel.

Small boatskiffa light, shallow-draft vessel.

Usage highlights

Small boatFishing skiffLight boatRiver skiffSingle

Synonyms

  • boat; vessel
  • ship; boat
  • small boat; craft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We crossed the river in a small boat (小艓).
  • The fisherman used a skiff (渔艓) for his daily catch.
  • A light boat (轻艓) is suitable for shallow waters.

Collocations

  • Small boat(小艓)
  • Fishing skiff(渔艓)
  • Light boat(轻艓)
  • River skiff(河艓)
  • Single-oar boat(单艓)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents a specific type of traditional small watercraft.
  • Primarily found in classical or regional texts describing boats and river travel.

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