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Dragon Boat Racing: Meaning and Key Facts
Meaning 1：traditional dragon boat race (Dragon boat racing)
Dragon boat racing
/ˈdræɡən boʊt ˈreɪsɪŋ/
n
A traditional Chinese water sport where teams paddle long boats shaped like dragons in a race, often held during festivals.
traditional dragon boat race
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/trəˈdɪʃənl ˈdræɡən boʊt reɪs/
n
A team water sport where participants paddle long, narrow boats decorated with dragon heads and tails, often accompanied by drumming and synchronized strokes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combines 'dragon' (mythical creature) + 'boat' (water vessel) + 'racing' (speed competition).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a dragon boat slicing through water, drums beating fast—like a fire-breathing dragon racing to win.
📖 Example
During the summer festival, many families gather by the river to dragon boat racing and cheer for their favorite teams.
During the summer festival, many families gather by the river to dragon boat racing and cheer for their favorite teams.
🔗 Collocations
dragon boat racing festival – A cultural event featuring dragon boat races
dragon boat racing team – A group of paddlers trained to compete together
watch dragon boat racing – To observe the sport as a spectator
🔄 Synonyms
boat racing (n) – Any competitive event involving boats propelled by oars or paddles
water sport competition (n) – An athletic contest held on water
traditional boat race (n) – A race that follows cultural or historical customs using boats
🌱 Derivatives
dragon boat (n) – The long, narrow boat used in the sport
dragon boat racer (n) – An athlete who participates in dragon boat racing
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Chinese folk legend of Qu Yuan (340–278 BC), a poet who drowned; locals raced boats to save him. Now a global sport in festivals.
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