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龙舟
lóngzhōu
Description
龙舟是一种很长的船，船头做成龙的样子。
A 龙舟 is a very long boat with a dragon-shaped bow.
端午节的时候，很多人会一起划龙舟，非常热闹。
During the Dragon Boat Festival, many people row 龙舟 together, creating a lively atmosphere.
Meanings
龙舟lóngzhōu
dragon boat (long boat with a dragon-shaped head)
我们在河上看龙舟比赛。
We watch the dragon boat race on the river.
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Notes
- Etymology
龙 (dragon) + 舟 (boat), a boat with a carved dragon head.
- Nuance
strongly linked to the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) and its races.
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