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艇 is a phono-semantic compound with the boat radical 舟 on the left, placing it in the semantic category of watercraft. The right component 廷 serves as the phonetic element. Its core definition has always been a small, light, or fast boat, distinct from vessels designed for cargo. While this basic meaning remains, its application has extended to modern craft like motorboats, racing boats, and even submarines.
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这是一艘小艇。
救生艇已经准备好了。
他们喜欢划橡皮艇。
公园的湖里有脚踏艇。
海军拥有先进的潜艇。
他们乘快艇出海钓鱼。
那艘豪华游艇非常昂贵。
探险队驾驶飞艇穿越峡谷。