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Dragon Boat Race – Definition, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：Dragon boat competition (Dragon boat race)
Dragon boat race
/ˈdræɡən boʊt reɪs/
n.
A traditional Chinese water sport where teams paddle long boats decorated like dragons in a race, often held during festivals.
Dragon boat competition
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/ˈdræɡən boʊt ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/
n.
A traditional Chinese racing event where teams paddle long, narrow boats decorated as dragons, typically held during the Dragon Boat Festival.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Compound: "dragon" (mythical creature) + "boat" (vessel) + "race" (contest).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a dragon-shaped boat speeding across water with paddlers in sync—easy to remember: dragon boat race.
📖 Example
Every June, our community gathers by the lake to watch the exciting dragon boat race and support the paddlers.
Every June, our community gathers by the lake to watch the exciting dragon boat race and support the paddlers.
🔗 Collocations
participate in the dragon boat race – to join the dragon boat competition
dragon boat race team – a group of paddlers competing in the race
dragon boat race event – the occasion when the race takes place
🔄 Synonyms
dragon boat competition (n.) – a race using dragon boats
dragon boat festival race (n.) – the specific race held during the Dragon Boat Festival
traditional Chinese boat race (n.) – a race of historical cultural significance
🌱 Derivatives
dragon boat racer (n.) – a person who participates in dragon boat racing
dragon boat racing (n.) – the sport or activity of racing dragon boats
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from China's Dragon Boat Festival, honoring poet Qu Yuan. Teams paddle dragon-shaped boats in a race symbolizing the search for his body. Now a global sport.
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