thuyền đạp
Definition
- Noun:
- Pedal boat: A small, lightweight recreational watercraft propelled by the occupants using pedals that turn a paddle wheel or propellers. It is a common sight on calm lakes and ponds in parks.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình tôi thuê một chiếc thuyền đạp trên hồ. (My family rented a pedal boat on the lake.)
- Thuyền đạp thường có hai hoặc bốn chỗ ngồi. (Pedal boats often have two or four seats.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, directly describing the boat's method of propulsion (đạp = to pedal). It is used specifically for human-powered leisure boats, not for larger vessels.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuồng đạp (n): Another, less common term for a pedal boat.
- Thuyền (n): A general term for boat or ship.
- Đạp (v): To pedal or to step on.
Synonyms
- Pedalo: The direct English equivalent, often used in British English.
- Paddle boat: A common synonym, though this can sometimes also refer to boats with paddle wheels driven by engines.
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