赛艇

賽艇

sàitǐng

noun #29,381

Measure Word

一艘赛艇 sōu

Meanings

1 rowing (sport)
2 racing boat
3 regatta boat

Characters

competition; race; to compete

small boat; light vessel

Examples

赛艇是奥运会的传统比赛项目。

Sàitǐng shì Àoyùnhuì de chuántǒng bǐsài xiàngmù.

Rowing is a traditional Olympic sport.

他从小就开始练习赛艇。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù kāishǐ liànxí sàitǐng.

He started training in rowing from a young age.

Tips

usage

赛艇 refers to both the sport of competitive rowing and the boat itself. It is distinct from 划船 (general boating/rowing) and 皮划艇 (canoe/kayak). The two main disciplines are 赛艇 (sweep rowing and sculling) and 皮划艇 (canoe sprint and slalom).

Stroke Order

赛 sài

艇 tǐng