艤 (yǐ) - To moor a boat to the shore & to bring a boat alongside a dock or

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艤 · yǐ

To moor a boat to the shore;

to bring a boat alongside a dock or bank.

To moor a boat to the shoreto bring a boat alongside a dock or

Usage highlights

moor a boatdock at shoremoor a shipberth at pierprepare to dockmooring rope

Synonyms

  • 泊— to anchor; to moor
  • 系— to tie up (a boat)

Antonyms

  • 航— to sail; to navigate
  • 驶— to drive; to sail

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship moored at the dock (船在码头艤岸).
  • They prepared to dock the boat (准备艤舟).
  • The ferry was tied up at the pier (渡轮在码头艤泊).

Collocations

  • moor a boat(艤舟)
  • dock at shore(艤岸)
  • moor a ship(艤船)
  • berth at pier(艤泊)
  • prepare to dock(整装待艤)
  • mooring rope(艤缆)

Idioms

  • Boats moored and horses tethered — settled in(艤舟系马)
  • Prepare the boats and await orders(整艤待命)
  • Ships moored at misty shore(烟渚艤舟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and literary contexts related to water transport and docking.
  • Common in historical texts describing naval operations, travel, and river commerce.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese maritime and riverine culture.

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