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Be cautious not to confuse 舷 with similar terms related to ships, like 船 (chuán), which means 'boat' or 'ship' itself. This term is more formal and typically used in technical or maritime discussions.
Although 舷 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other maritime terms that might be encountered in specialized contexts. Focus on recognizing it in readings or discussions related to shipping or aviation.
Learners often confuse 舷 with 船 and mistakenly use it to refer to a ship as a whole rather than its sides. For example, saying '我喜欢这艘舷' (I like this side of the ship) instead of '我喜欢这艘船' (I like this ship) is incorrect.
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Etymology of 舷
ship
Origin
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Decomposition of 舷
Parts
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How to say bulwarks, gunwhale in Chinese
“bulwarks, gunwhale” in Chinese is舷
The character 舷 (xián) refers specifically to the sides of a ship or aircraft, commonly known as bulwarks or gunwales. It is often used in nautical or aviation contexts to describe the structural elements that provide support and safety on the sides of vessels or planes.
When to use 舷
Be cautious not to confuse 舷 with similar terms related to ships, like 船 (chuán), which means 'boat' or 'ship' itself. This term is more formal and typically used in technical or maritime discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 舷 with 船 and mistakenly use it to refer to a ship as a whole rather than its sides. For example, saying '我喜欢这艘舷' (I like this side of the ship) instead of '我喜欢这艘船' (I like this ship) is incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 舷
舷 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这艘船的注册编号刻在前舱的左____上。
Her official number is carved on the port side of the forecabin.
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Word Family of 舷
Words with 舷
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Frequently asked questions about 舷
舷 refers specifically to the sides of a ship or aircraft, while 船 means 'boat' or 'ship' in general.
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