cáo

transport by water

Senses

cáo to transport by water

(bound form) to transport grain or provisions by water; refers to the historical system of moving government grain to the capital via canals

cáo waterway

(literary) a canal, ditch, or watercourse used for transport

cáo [surname]

a Chinese surname

cáo Cao

a town in the state of Wei during the Spring and Autumn period, located in modern-day Hua County, Henan Province

References

synonym 漕运/漕運 漕/漕