COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 船 is built
Traditional etymology note: 舟 (ship) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 船 (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 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chuán
船
boat
Common words
chuán zhī
船只
ship; boat; vessel
lún chuán
轮船
steamship; steamer; steamboat
chuán bó
船舶
shipping; boats
fān chuán
帆船
sailboat
fēi chuán
飞船
spaceship; spacecraft; dirigible; airship
yóu chuán
游船
pleasure boat; cruise ship
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
船
船
船
船
船
船
船
船
LEARNING TIP
Remember 船
Say “chuán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 船
Common words and phrases
chuán zhī
ship; boat; vessel
lún chuán
steamship; steamer; steamboat
chuán bó
shipping; boats
fān chuán
sailboat
fēi chuán
spaceship; spacecraft; dirigible; airship
yóu chuán
pleasure boat; cruise ship
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“船”。
Zhège zì shì “chuán”.
This character is “船”.
我正在学习“船”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chuán” zì.
I am learning the character “船”.
请写一遍“船”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chuán”.
Please write “船” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 船?
船 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 船 (chuán) mean?
船 (chuán) means boat.
What is the radical of 船?
The radical of 船 is 舟, associated with Not yet classified.