thuyền tam bản
Definition
- Noun:
- Sampan: A small, flat-bottomed wooden boat, traditionally used in rivers and coastal waters of Vietnam and other parts of East and Southeast Asia. It is typically propelled by oars or a single scull.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngư dân dùng thuyền tam bản để đánh cá trên sông. (Fishermen use a sampan to fish on the river.)
- Chiếc thuyền tam bản nhẹ nhàng lướt trên mặt nước. (The sampan glided gently on the water's surface.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thuyền tam bản" specifically denotes a simple, practical boat for transport and fishing, often associated with traditional rural life and waterways.
Variants and Related Words
- Thuyền (n): boat, a general term for watercraft.
- Xuồng (n): dinghy, a small boat, often similar but sometimes implying a simpler or even smaller craft than a "thuyền tam bản".
Synonyms
- Sampan: A small flat-bottomed boat.
- Skiff: A small, light rowing boat or sailing boat.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "thuyền tam bản", it may appear in descriptive phrases about river life, such as:
- Sống đời sông nước với con thuyền tam bản. (To live a river life with a sampan.)