Definition
橹 is a concrete noun referring to a specific type of oar used on traditional Chinese boats. Unlike a common rowing oar, a 橹 is mounted on the stern and operated with a twisting, sculling motion to propel the boat efficiently. It's a specialized term you'll encounter in historical or literary contexts, not in everyday conversation.
n.
a sculling oar mounted at the stern of a boatoperated with a twisting motion
Examples
- 橹，。Chuánfū yáolǔ, xiǎo chuán mànmàn xiàng qián yídòng.The boatman sculled, and the small boat slowly moved forward.
- 橹。Gǔlǎo de mùchuán shàng yǒu yì zhī chángcháng de lǔ.There was a long sculling oar on the ancient wooden boat.
- 橹，。Tā yònglì yáolǔ, chuán biàn kuàisù qiánjìn.He sculled hard, and the boat sped forward.
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