English–Chinese
“fishing boat” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyú chuán
Example
港口停着很多渔船。gáng kǒu tíng zhe hěn duō yú chuán
Many fishing boats are moored in the harbor.
How to say “fishing boat” in Chinese
“Fishing boat” in Chinese is 渔船 (yú chuán).
A working vessel used on rivers, lakes, or the sea to catch fish and other aquatic food.
Example sentences with 渔船
海上搜救队发现了一艘遇险的渔船并救起船员。hǎi shàng sōu jiù duì fā xiàn le yì sōu yù xiǎn de yú chuán bìng jiù qǐ chuán yuán
The maritime search and rescue team found a fishing boat in distress and rescued its crew.
Tips for using 渔船
- Chinese uses the boat's job as the key distinction here, while details such as its size or fishing method can be added separately when they matter.