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艅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
艅yúdispatch boatx, 13 strokes, radical 舟
艅yúa despatch boatunknown, 13 strokes, radical 舟
yú(yu2) T2
  1. 1dispatch boat
  2. 2a despatch boat
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March 24, 2026

艅yú(yu2)

The character 艅 (yú) refers to a type of dispatch boat, often used in maritime contexts for transporting goods or messages quickly. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized fields such as shipping or naval terminology.

Strokes13Radical舟
Cultural Note

In ancient China, dispatch boats were crucial for communication between coastal cities and inland provinces, reflecting the importance of trade and messaging in Chinese society. The use of such boats is often referenced in historical texts depicting maritime activities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sleek boat gliding through the water, carrying urgent messages. The character 艅 resembles a boat with waves underneath, suggesting its purpose of swift transport. The 'y' sound in 'yú' can remind you of 'you' in 'you've got mail', emphasizing its role in delivering important news.

Meanings of 艅

yú(yu2)
1dispatch boat
2a despatch boat
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About 艅

艅Simplified
13Strokes
舟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 艅

Usage Notes

This term is relatively formal and may not be familiar to many learners. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters, such as '鱼' (yú, fish). It's important to use this term in the correct context, primarily in discussions about maritime transport.

HSK Study Tips

Although not included in the HSK, understanding 艅 can enhance vocabulary related to transportation and logistics. Students should focus on related terms like 船 (chuán, boat) and 运输 (yùnshū, transport) to build a comprehensive maritime lexicon.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 艅 with the character for fish, 鱼 (yú). Remember, 艅 specifically refers to a boat, not a living creature. Always check the context when using it.

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Etymology of 艅

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

An extra 余 boat 舟; 余 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 艅

  1. 1The giveawayAn extra 余 boat 舟; 余 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 艅?

Decomposition of 艅

IDS Structure⿰舟余
艅Full Character
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舟zhou1
left
余Yu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 艅?

How to say dispatch boat in Chinese

“dispatch boat” in Chinese is艅yú

The character 艅 (yú) refers to a type of dispatch boat, often used in maritime contexts for transporting goods or messages quickly. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized fields such as shipping or naval terminology.

When to use 艅

This term is relatively formal and may not be familiar to many learners. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters, such as '鱼' (yú, fish). It's important to use this term in the correct context, primarily in discussions about maritime transport.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 艅 with the character for fish, 鱼 (yú). Remember, 艅 specifically refers to a boat, not a living creature. Always check the context when using it.

Write 艅

艅

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Frequently Asked Questions about 艅

No, 艅 is a specialized term and is not frequently encountered in casual dialogue.

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