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舯zhōngThe character 舯 (zhōng) refers to a type of vessel or boat. It is often used in nautical contexts, particularly in Chinese literature related to maritime activities. While not commonly used in daily conversation, it can appear in historical texts or discussions about shipping and navigation.10 strokes, radical 舟
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March 24, 2026

舯zhōng(zhong1)

The character 舯 (zhōng) refers to a type of vessel or boat. It is often used in nautical contexts, particularly in Chinese literature related to maritime activities. While not commonly used in daily conversation, it can appear in historical texts or discussions about shipping and navigation.

Strokes10Radical舟
Cultural note

In ancient China, boats were vital for trade and transport along rivers and seas. The character 舯 connects to this maritime history, reflecting the importance of navigation in Chinese culture and its impact on trade routes.

Memory tip

Imagine a boat sailing smoothly on water, where the character 舯 resembles the shape of a boat with its curved lines. The sound 'zhōng' can be remembered by associating it with the deep, resonant sounds of the ocean waves as the boat moves through them.

About 舯

舯Simplified
10Strokes
舟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively rare, so it is more likely to be encountered in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday speech. Be cautious about its pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'zhōng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. It is not often used in modern slang or informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

As 舯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it may not be directly relevant for HSK study. However, understanding maritime terms can enrich your vocabulary in specific contexts. Focus on related characters that deal with water or vehicles, which can help build a thematic vocabulary set.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 舯 with 船 (chuán) due to their similar meanings related to boats. It's important to remember that 舯 is more specific and less commonly used. For example, saying '我喜欢舯' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhǎng) instead of '我喜欢船' (Wǒ xǐhuān chuán) would not be correct.

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Etymology of 舯

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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boat

Semantic (meaning)舟
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Phonetic (sound)中
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Origin

舯 = 舟 + 中. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 舯

IDS Structure⿰舟中
舯Full character
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舟zhou1
left
中Zhong1
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Parts

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How to say 舯 in Chinese

This in Chinese is舯zhōng

The character 舯 (zhōng) refers to a type of vessel or boat. It is often used in nautical contexts, particularly in Chinese literature related to maritime activities. While not commonly used in daily conversation, it can appear in historical texts or discussions about shipping and navigation.

When to use 舯

This character is relatively rare, so it is more likely to be encountered in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday speech. Be cautious about its pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'zhōng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. It is not often used in modern slang or informal settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 舯 with 船 (chuán) due to their similar meanings related to boats. It's important to remember that 舯 is more specific and less commonly used. For example, saying '我喜欢舯' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhǎng) instead of '我喜欢船' (Wǒ xǐhuān chuán) would not be correct.

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No, 舯 is not commonly used in modern conversational Chinese but may appear in literary or historical texts.

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