No. 1,518 in Chinese
舟
Boat; ship.
In a sentence
江上有舟轻荡。
On the river, a boat gently drifts.
Here, '舟' refers to a small boat, emphasizing its role as a mode of transportation over water.
三人共乘一舟。
Three people share a ride on one boat.
In this sentence, '舟' denotes a shared vessel, highlighting its capacity to hold more than one passenger.
古人以舟渡江。
Ancient people crossed the river using boats.
The word '舟' here signifies the traditional use of boats for crossing rivers, associating it with historical and cultural contexts.
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