(dài) - A long, narrow boat or vessel, typically used

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A long, narrow boat or vessel, typically used for transportation on rivers and canals.

A long, narrow boat or vessel, typically used

Usage highlights

narrow boatlong boatriver boatcanal boattransport boat

Synonyms

  • boat, ship (general term)
  • boat, vessel (literary)
  • small boat, craft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cargo was transported by a narrow boat (艜).
  • They sailed a long boat (艜) down the river.
  • Traditional boat types include the narrow vessel (艜).

Collocations

  • narrow boat()
  • long boat()
  • river boat()
  • canal boat()
  • transport boat()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese water transport, especially on narrow inland waterways.
  • Represents a specific type of boat used historically for cargo and passenger transport.

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