艛 (lóu) - Tower cabin — refers to a multi-story cabin

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Tower cabin — refers to a multi-story cabin or tower structure on a boat, particularly the upper deck cabin of a large ship.

Tower cabin — refers to a multi-story cabin

Usage highlights

Ship tower cabinTower cabinTower structureUpper deck cabinBoat cabinTall cabin

Synonyms

  • 楼船— tower ship (a type of multi-decked warship)
  • 船舱— ship cabin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship had a tall tower cabin (船艛).
  • They stood on the upper deck cabin (艛舱).
  • The luxury yacht featured an elaborate tower structure (艛楼).

Collocations

  • Ship tower cabin(船艛)
  • Tower cabin(艛舱)
  • Tower structure(艛楼)
  • Upper deck cabin(上艛)
  • Boat cabin(舟艛)
  • Tall cabin(高艛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in historical and nautical contexts to describe multi-story structures on traditional Chinese ships.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese shipbuilding techniques that included elevated cabins for observation and living quarters.
  • Appears in classical literature and historical texts describing maritime vessels and their architecture.

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