COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 舡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 舟 (boat) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 舡 (chuán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
boat
chuánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuán
舡
boat
Common words
chuán
舡
boat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舡
Say “chuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 舡
Common words and phrases
chuán
boat
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舡?
舡 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 舡 (chuán) mean?
舡 (chuán) means boat.
What is the radical of 舡?
The radical of 舡 is 舟, associated with Not yet classified.