独木舟 (dú mù zhōu) — dugout canoe
Definition
A canoe made by hollowing out a single log (literally “single-wood boat”). A traditional, often ancient craft, distinct from modern boats.
noun
dugout canoe
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Examples
- 独木舟。Zhè tiáo dú mù zhōu shì yòng yì zhěng kē dà shù wā chéng de.This dugout canoe was hollowed out from a whole big tree.
- 独木舟。Tā men huá zhe dú mù zhōu zài hú shàng bǔ yú.They paddled a dugout canoe on the lake to fish.
- 独木舟。Bó wù guǎn lǐ chén liè zhe gǔ dài dú mù zhōu.The museum displays ancient dugout canoes.
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