ghe chài
Definition
- Noun:
- Fishing junk: A type of large, traditional wooden boat, typically with a distinctive design (often featuring a high stern and eyes painted on the bow), used primarily for fishing activities in Vietnam, especially in the central and southern regions.
- Large rice-transport boat in the Southern region: In the context of the Mekong Delta (Nam Bộ), it can also refer to a large boat used for transporting rice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Những chiếc ghe chài đang trở về cảng sau chuyến ra khơi. (The fishing junks are returning to the port after their offshore trip.)
- Lúa từ các tỉnh miền Tây thường được vận chuyển bằng ghe chài. (Rice from the Western provinces is often transported by large rice boats.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ghe chài" evokes strong cultural and regional imagery, specifically associated with the coastal and riverine life of central and southern Vietnam. It is not just a boat but represents a traditional way of life and livelihood.
Variants and Related Words
- Ghe (n): A general term for boat or small ship in Southern Vietnam.
- Thuyền chài (n): Fishing boat (a more general term, not necessarily a large junk).
- Xuồng (n): Small rowboat or dinghy.
Synonyms
- Fishing vessel: Tàu đánh cá (a more modern or general term).
- Junk: Thuyền buồm cổ Trung Hoa (specifically of Chinese origin, but design is similar).
Related Phrases
- Đi ghe chài: To go by/on a fishing junk.
- Ngày xưa, ông tôi thường đi ghe chài đánh bắt xa bờ. (In the past, my grandfather often went offshore fishing on a junk.)
- Chủ ghe chài: Owner of a fishing junk.
Related Idioms
- (Không phổ biến thành ngữ trực tiếp với "ghe chài"): There are no widely known idioms that use the exact term "ghe chài". However, it is often mentioned in folk songs and poems depicting the life of fishermen.
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Fishing junk
