sà- lúp

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sampan: A flat-bottomed wooden boat, traditionally used in rivers and coastal waters of East and Southeast Asia, for transporting passengers and goods.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc sà-lúp chở đầy trái cây tươi. (The sampan was loaded with fresh fruit.)
  • Du khách thích ngồi trên sà-lúp để ngắm cảnh sông. (Tourists like to sit on a sampan to view the river scenery.)
  • Hàng hóa được vận chuyển bằng sà-lúp. (Goods are transported by sampan.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "sà-lúp" is a Vietnamese loanword derived from the English "sampan," which itself originates from the Cantonese words for "three boards." It specifically denotes a smaller, practical working boat rather than a large ship.

Variants and Related Words

• Thuyền (n): A general term for boat or ship.
• Tàu (n): A larger ship or vessel.
• Xuồng (n): A small rowboat or dinghy.

Synonyms

• Sampan: A small flat-bottomed boat.
• Skiff: A small, light boat for rowing or sailing.
• Junk: A type of Chinese sailing ship (larger and more complex than a typical ).

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "sà-lúp", it is often associated with the imagery of river life and trade. A related conceptual phrase might be:
  • Sống đời sông nước: To live a life on the water, often involving boats like the sà-lúp.