HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
舟 — boat
- Reading
- zhōu
- Meaning
- boat; ship
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
舟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhōu and it means boat; ship. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
舟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 刻舟求剑 (foolish adherence to outdated methods) and 同舟共济 (pull together, help each other).
Chinese words containing 舟
Frequently asked questions
What does 舟 mean in Chinese?
舟 means boat; ship in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 舟 read?
舟 is read zhōu. Reading it inside real words — 刻舟求剑 and 同舟共济 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舟 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 舟 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舟 in a word?
A common word containing 舟 is 刻舟求剑 (kè zhōu qiú jiàn) — "foolish adherence to outdated methods". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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