Definitions
raft; boat
Etymology
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The character "艖" is structured with the radical "舟" signifying boat and the component "差" indicating pronunciation, forming a semantic-phonetic compound that originally designated a small boat. Historical instances of "艖" in classical writings confirm its usage for light vessels, and the character's form does not exhibit a simplified versus traditional distinction. The meaning of "艖" has centered on boats, with its contemporary use being largely literary.