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Sampan

usgb/ˈsæmpæn/Volume
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Cultural Origin

A sampan is a traditional boat, often seen in Asian culture and art.

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Traditional sampans are depicted in many ancient Chinese paintings.
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Usage Context

Sampans are commonly used for fishing, transportation, or as living spaces.

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Families sometimes live on their sampan in Hong Kong's harbor.
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Geographic Relevance

While sampans are found in China and Southeast Asia, they are symbolic of Asian waterways.

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Touring the Mekong Delta often involves a sampan ride.
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