沙船 (shā) — large flat-bottomed boat (traditional Chinese sailing vessel)

Definition

沙船 (shā chuán) is a traditional flat-bottomed Chinese sailing ship designed for shallow coastal and river waters, known for its broad beam and shallow draft.

noun
large flat-bottomed boat (traditional Chinese sailing vessel)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 沙船
    Zhè sōu shā shì gǔ dài hǎi shàng mào yì de zhòng yào gōng jù.
    This sand boat was an important tool for ancient maritime trade.
  • 沙船
    Lǎo yú mín zhèng zài xiū lǐ tā de shā.
    The old fisherman is repairing his sand boat.
  • 沙船
    Bó wù guǎn lǐ chén liè zhe yì sōu míng dài shā de mó xíng.
    The museum displays a model of a Ming-dynasty sand boat.

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