water transport; shipping
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to transport by water; to ship; to convey by vessel
Refers specifically to the transportation of goods or people using waterways (rivers, lakes, seas) as opposed to land or air transport. Often used in logistics, historical contexts, and geographic discussions.
zhè这
pī批
huò货
wù物
jiāng将
tōng通
guò过
shuǐ水
yùn运
wǎng往
nán南
fāng方
。
This batch of goods will be shipped south by water.
shuǐ水
yùn运
bǐ比
gōng公
lù路
yùn运
shū输
gèng更
pián便
yi宜
，
dàn但
sù速
dù度
jiào较
màn慢
。
Water transport is cheaper than road transport, but slower.
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gǔ古
dài代
zhǔ主
yào要
yī依
kào靠
shuǐ水
yùn运
lái来
yùn运
shū输
liáng粮
shi食
hé和
sī丝
chóu绸
。
In ancient times, people mainly relied on water transport to move grain and silk.
zhè这
tiáo条
hé河
de的
shuǐ水
yùn运
tiáo条
jiàn件
hěn很
hǎo好
，
kě可
yǐ以
tōng通
xíng行
dà大
xíng型
huò货
chuán船
。
The water transport conditions on this river are excellent, allowing large cargo vessels to pass through.