English–Chinese
“oar” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuán jiǎng
Example
他把船桨放在岸边。tā bǎ chuán jiǎng fàng zài àn biān
He put the oar by the shore.
How to say “oar” in Chinese
“Oar” in Chinese is 船桨 (chuán jiǎng).
A long grip joined to a broad board, turning a person's stroke into movement across water.
Example sentences with 船桨
在比赛中，他不断地划着船桨。zài bǐ sài zhōng tā bú duàn dì huà zhe chuán jiǎng
In the race, he kept rowing with the oar.
Tips for using 船桨
- A number normally needs a measure word before this concrete noun, and 把 (bǎ, "handled-tool measure word") is a useful pattern because the object has a grip.