甲
板

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The word "甲板" is formed by combining the character "甲", which here conveys the meaning of a top layer or covering, with the character "板", which means board or plank, directly referring to the wooden planks that constitute the upper covering of a ship, hence meaning "deck".

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水手们在甲板上工作。

Shuǐshǒumen zài jiǎbǎn shàng gōngzuò.

The sailors are working on the deck.

游轮的甲板非常宽敞。

Yóulún de jiǎbǎn fēicháng kuānchang.

The cruise ship's deck is very spacious.

海员正在清洗轮船的甲板。

Hǎiyuán zhèngzài qīngxǐ lúnchuán de jiǎbǎn.

The seaman is cleaning the ship's deck.

直升机平稳地降落在航母甲板上。

Zhíshēngjī píngwěn de jiàngluò zài hángmǔ jiǎbǎn shàng.

The helicopter landed smoothly on the aircraft carrier's deck.

风暴中甲板剧烈摇晃，乘客们紧紧抓住栏杆。

Fēngbào zhōng jiǎbǎn jùliè yáohuàng, chéngkèmen jǐnjǐn zhuāzhù lángān.

During the storm, the deck shook violently, and the passengers held tightly to the railings.

Word Definition - 甲板

jiǎ bǎn deck (of a ship or boat)

Individual Character Details

甲 jiǎ
板 bǎn, bǎn, pàn