艨 (méng) - A type of ancient warship & refers to a large, armored warship used in

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méng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

艨 · méng

A type of ancient warship;

refers to a large, armored warship used in ancient Chinese naval warfare.

A type of ancient warshiprefers to a large, armored warship used in

Usage highlights

Mengchong warshipMengchong giant shipAncient mengchongNaval mengchongArmored mengchong

Synonyms

  • 舰— warship, naval vessel
  • 船— ship, boat
  • 舟— boat, vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient navy used armored warships (艨艟).
  • Historical records mention these vessels in naval battles (水战).
  • The warship design included protective coverings (装甲).

Collocations

  • Mengchong warship(艨艟)
  • Mengchong giant ship(艨艟巨舰)
  • Ancient mengchong(古艨艟)
  • Naval mengchong(水军艨艟)
  • Armored mengchong(装甲艨艟)

Idioms

  • Mengchong warships in battle(艨艟斗舰)
  • Fleet of mengchong ships(艨艟列阵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mengchong was an important warship type in ancient Chinese naval history, particularly during the Three Kingdoms period.
  • These ships were characterized by their armored protection and were used for ramming and boarding enemy vessels.
  • The character appears primarily in historical and literary contexts related to naval warfare.

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