ghe lườn
Definition
- Noun:
- A dugout canoe: A traditional boat made from a single hollowed-out tree trunk, used for transportation in canals and small waterways.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người dân dùng ghe lườn để di chuyển trong kênh rạch. (People use a ghe lườn to travel in the canals.)
- Chiếc ghe lườn được làm từ một thân cây lớn. (The ghe lườn is made from a large tree trunk.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or regional contexts to describe traditional watercraft in Southern Vietnam's riverine network.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuồng độc mộc (n): Another term for a dugout canoe.
- Ghe (n): A general term for a boat or barge, often larger than a .
Synonyms
- Dugout canoe: A canoe made by hollowing out a log.
- Mono-xylous boat: A technical term for a boat made from a single piece of wood.
Related Terms
- Phương tiện đường thủy (n): Watercraft.
- Kênh rạch (n): Canals and waterways, the typical environment for a .