English–Chinese
“canoe” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindú mù zhōu
Example
爸爸会划独木舟。bà bà huì huà dú mù zhōu
Dad can paddle a canoe.
How to say “canoe” in Chinese
“Canoe” in Chinese is 独木舟 (dú mù zhōu).
A single log becomes a boat when its center is carved out for people to travel on water.
Example sentences with 独木舟
我们坐独木舟过河。wǒ men zuò dú mù zhōu guò hé
We ride in a canoe across the river.
Tips for using 独木舟
- English canoe can name boats made from plastic or other materials, while this Chinese noun points to a boat made from one log.