Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sampan: A small, flat-bottomed wooden boat, traditionally used in rivers and coastal waters in Vietnam and other parts of Asia. It is typically propelled by oars or a single scull.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngư dân dùng tam bản để đánh cá trên sông. (Fishermen use a sampan to fish on the river.)
  • Chúng tôi thuê một chiếc tam bản để tham quan làng chài. (We hired a sampan to tour the fishing village.)
  • Chiếc tam bản nhẹ nhàng lướt trên mặt nước. (The sampan glided lightly on the water's surface.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tam bản" is often used in specific regional or local contexts within Vietnam to refer to this traditional vessel, distinguishing it from other boat types.

Variants and Related Words

• Thuyền tam bản: A more descriptive term, also meaning "sampan."
  • Thuyền tam bản là phương tiện phổ biến ở miền Tây. (The sampan is a common vehicle in the Mekong Delta region.)

Synonyms

• Sampan: A small wooden boat.
• Skiff: A small, light boat for rowing or sculling.
• Dinghy: A small boat, often used as a tender.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms using "tam bản", it is sometimes referenced in sayings about river life, travel, or local livelihoods.
  • Sống với sông nước, quen với tam bản. (To live with the rivers, to be familiar with the sampan.)

noun

1. sampan