HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
船 — boat
- Reading
- chuán
- Meaning
- boat; ship
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
船 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is chuán 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.
船 appears in everyday chinese words such as 船 (boat, ship), 船只 (vessel, ship) and 轮船 (steamship, steamboat).
Chinese words containing 船
Frequently asked questions
What does 船 mean in Chinese?
船 means boat; ship in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 船 read?
船 is read chuán. Reading it inside real words — 船 and 船只 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 船 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 船 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 船 in a word?
A common word containing 船 is 船 (chuán) — "boat, ship". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 船 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 船 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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