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轮船
lúnchuán
Description
轮船是一种在水上开的大船，可以坐很多人，也可以运东西。
A 轮船 is a large boat that sails on water, can carry many people, and can also transport goods.
以前人们坐轮船去别的国家，要好几天才能到。
In the past, people took a 轮船 to go to other countries, which took several days to arrive.
Meanings
轮船lúnchuán
a steamship; large ship for passengers or cargo
我们坐轮船去了那个小岛。
We took a boat to that small island.
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Notes
- Etymology
轮 (wheel) + 船 (boat), originally naming ships driven by paddle wheels or engines.
- Nuance
轮船 stresses a large engine-powered ship, while plain 船 means any boat.
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