艔 (dào) - A type of small boat or ferry used

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艔 · dào

A type of small boat or ferry used in some dialects, particularly in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong province.

A type of small boat or ferry used

Usage highlights

Small ferryFishing boatRiver crossing boatWooden boatBoat operatorBoat dock

Synonyms

  • 船— boat, ship (general term)
  • 舟— boat (literary term)
  • 艇— small boat, skiff

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We crossed the river on a small ferry (坐艔).
  • The fisherman used a traditional boat (渔艔).
  • This type of vessel is common in the delta region (珠江三角洲的艔).

Collocations

  • Small ferry(小艔)
  • Fishing boat(渔艔)
  • River crossing boat(渡艔)
  • Wooden boat(木艔)
  • Boat operator(艔公)
  • Boat dock(艔头)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese dialects and regional languages of Southern China
  • Represents traditional water transportation methods in river-delta regions
  • Reflects the maritime culture of Guangdong and surrounding areas

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