sõng

Một người đàn ông chèo chiếc sõng trên mặt hồ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small bamboo raft or boat: A simple, lightweight watercraft traditionally made by weaving or lashing bamboo together. It is typically used on calm inland waters like ponds, lakes, or slow-moving rivers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngư dân dùng sõng để đánh cá trên hồ. (The fisherman uses a small bamboo raft to fish on the lake.)
  • Chúng tôi thả sõng xuống mặt nước. (We set the small bamboo boat onto the water.)

Advanced Usage

• The word sõng is specific and traditional. In modern contexts, more general words for "boat" (thuyền) or "raft" (bè) are more common. Sõng evokes imagery of rustic, handcrafted vessels used in pastoral or historical settings.

Variants and Related Words

• Thuyền nan (n): A general term for a small boat made of woven bamboo or rattan, very similar to a .
• Bè (n): A raft, which can be made of bamboo, logs, or other materials, often larger or less refined than a .

Synonyms

• Small bamboo raft: A flat structure made of bamboo for water transport.
• Skiff: A small, light boat (though this is usually for rowing or sailing).
• Dinghy: A small boat, often used as a tender to a larger vessel.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly featuring the word sõng. Its use is largely literal and descriptive.