COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 舟
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A boat
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How to Write 舟 (zhōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
boat
zhōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhōu
舟
boat
Common words
kè zhōu qiú jiàn
刻舟求剑
lit. a notch on the side of a boat to locate a sword dropped overboard (idiom); fig. an action made pointless by changed circumstances
tóng zhōu gòng jì
同舟共济
cross a river in the same boat (idiom); fig. having common interests; obliged to collaborate towards common goals
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舟
Say “zhōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 舟
Common words and phrases
kè zhōu qiú jiàn
lit. a notch on the side of a boat to locate a sword dropped overboard (idiom); fig. an action made pointless by changed circumstances
tóng zhōu gòng jì
cross a river in the same boat (idiom); fig. having common interests; obliged to collaborate towards common goals
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“舟”。
Zhège zì shì “zhōu”.
This character is “舟”.
我正在学习“舟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhōu” zì.
I am learning the character “舟”.
请写一遍“舟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhōu”.
Please write “舟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舟?
舟 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 舟 (zhōu) mean?
舟 (zhōu) means boat.
What is the radical of 舟?
The radical of 舟 is 舟, associated with Not yet classified.