艘 (sōu) — (classifier) for ships and boats
Definition
艘 (sōu) is the measure word for watercraft — ships, boats, and vessels of various kinds. Note the reading: sōu, not sǎo.
classifier
for ships and boats
Examples
- 艘。Hú shàng yǒu sān sōu yú chuán.There are three fishing boats on the lake.
- 艘。Zhè sōu huò chuán míng tiān chū fā.This cargo ship departs tomorrow.
- 艘。Tā men zào le yì sōu xīn jūn jiàn.They built a new warship.
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