A type of boat used in Asia, particularly in Chinese waters, designed for carrying cargo or passengers with a distinctive shallow draft.
From 'chop,' a Chinese term for business or trade, plus 'boat,' referring to vessels associated with trading or commerce in Asian waters.
The word 'chop' (meaning a seal or permit in Chinese trade) gave English 'chopboat,' reminding us that global commerce created hybrid words long before the internet connected the world!
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