艇
small boat; light vessel
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
small, light boat; craft
Refers to light vessels, often for recreation or specific purposes. Examples include yacht, lifeboat, etc.
We rented a yacht to go out to sea over the weekend.
Lifeboats must be placed in an easily accessible location.
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He is an experienced rowing athlete.
Several motorboats are parked by the shore.
This small boat can accommodate four people.
noun
small military vessel
technicalRefers to small warships, such as gunboats, patrol boats, torpedo boats, etc. Regardless of size, submarines are habitually called '艇'.
There are several fast gunboats in the naval fleet.
That patrol boat is currently on a mission.
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Torpedo boats are important in coastal warfare.
This massive nuclear submarine is a strategic deterrent.
Small landing craft can transport soldiers onto the beach.