篷

péng
竹 + 逢

Definitions

péng sail

Etymology phono-semantic

bamboo

Semantic: ⺮ Phonetic: 逢

About

篷 is a phono-semantic compound: the bamboo radical 竹 tops the character, indicating the original material, while 逢 serves as the phonetic component. The character's primary meaning is an awning or canopy woven from bamboo splints or mats to provide shelter from sun, wind, and rain. This sense extended to the sails of traditional boats, likewise crafted from rigid plant materials before the adoption of canvas and cloth. Today, 篷 broadly designates any protective covering, tent, or arched canopy on vehicles and boats, irrespective of whether it is made from bamboo, canvas, or synthetic plastics.

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湖边有一顶帐篷。

Hú biān yǒu yī dǐng zhàngpeng.

There is a tent by the lake.

暴风雨快来，快固定好车篷。

Bàofēngyǔ kuài lái, kuài gùdìng hǎo chēpéng.

The storm is coming, secure the car awning quickly.

他用篷布把货物盖严实了。

Tā yòng péngbù bǎ huòwù gài yánshi le.

He covered the goods tightly with a tarpaulin.

这辆敞篷车在阳光下很漂亮。

Zhè liàng chǎngpéng chē zài yángguāng xià hěn piàoliang.

This convertible looks beautiful in the sunlight.

渔民正在修理渔船上的船篷。

Yúmín zhèngzài xiūlǐ yúchuán shàng de chuánpéng.

The fisherman is repairing the boat's awning.

我们躲在卖货的篷子下面避雨。

Wǒmen duǒ zài mài huò de péngzi xiàmiàn bì yǔ.

We took shelter from the rain under the vendor's stall awning.

乌篷船是绍兴水乡的特色。

Wūpéngchuán shì Shàoxīng shuǐxiāng de tèsè.

The black-awning boat is a characteristic feature of the Shaoxing water region.

探险队的所有物资都储存在大本营的篷房里。

Tànxiǎn duì de suǒyǒu wùzī dōu chǔcún zài dàběnyíng de péngfáng lǐ.

All the expedition team's supplies are stored in the base camp's tent structure.

Related Characters

Component: 竹

第 等 管 笑 算 答 策 简 笔 篇 筑 符 签 箱

Component: 逢

缝 蓬 縫 蠭 㷭 䗬 摓 漨 鏠

Example Words

帐篷 斗篷 大篷车 天篷 敞篷车