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March 24, 2026
艇tǐng(ting3)
艇 (tǐng) refers to a small boat or vessel, often used in contexts related to water transport or recreation. It commonly describes smaller types of boats like canoes or punts, which are typically used on rivers or lakes rather than the ocean. This term emphasizes the size and maneuverability of the vessel.
Strokes12Radical舟Frequency#12977DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, boating is often associated with leisure and family outings, particularly during festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, where small boats are raced to commemorate historical events.
Memory Tip
Think of a small boat (艇) that 'ting' (sounds like 'ting' in English) as it gently taps against the dock. The character has the radical for water (水) on the left side, suggesting its connection to aquatic environments, and the right side resembles a boat shape, making it easier to remember.
Meanings of 艇
tǐng(ting3)
1vessel
2small ship
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About 艇
艇Simplified
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舟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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舟 (zhōu) - use 艇 for smaller, more maneuverable boats, while 舟 refers to boats in a broader sense, often including larger vessels.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a small boat (艇) that 'ting' (sounds like 'ting' in English) as it gently taps against the dock. The character has the radical for water (水) on the left side, suggesting its connection to aquatic environments, and the right side resembles a boat shape, making it easier to remember.
Usage Notes
While using 艇, be mindful of its context; it is more appropriate in informal settings rather than formal discussions about maritime topics. Common collocations include phrases like '小艇' (xiǎo tǐng) meaning 'small boat'. Learners should also be careful with the pronunciation, ensuring the third tone is correctly used.
HSK Study Tips
Although not included in HSK levels, 艇 connects with other water-related vocabulary like 船 (chuán, boat) and 流 (liú, flow), which are important for discussing travel and transport in Mandarin. Students should focus on the nuances between different types of vessels as they expand their vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, boating is often associated with leisure and family outings, particularly during festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, where small boats are raced to commemorate historical events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 艇 with 船 (chuán), which means 'boat' but can refer to larger vessels. A common mistake is saying '大艇' (dà tǐng) when '大船' (dà chuán) is more appropriate for larger ships.
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Grammar Patterns of 艇
艇 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
5只划____排成一行从对岸出发了。
A string of five rowing boats set out from the opposite bank.
She invited 750 people aboard the luxury yacht, the Savarona.
7
服务沿海地区的地方广播电台经常为驾驶游艇出海的人播报天气预报。
fú wù yán hǎi dì qū de dì fāng guǎng bō diàn tái jīng cháng wéi jià shǐ yóu tǐng chū hǎi de rén bō bào tiān qì yù bào。
Local radio stations serving coastal areas often broadcast forecasts for yachtsmen.
8
你被任命为皇家海军舰艇“鞑靼人”号的皇家海军志愿后备队中尉。
nǐ bèi rèn mìng wéi huáng jiā hǎi jūn jiàn tǐng“ “ dá dá” rén ” hào de huáng jiā hǎi jūn zhì yuàn hòu bèi duì。
You are hereby appointed Sub-Lieutenant RNVR of HMS Tartar.
9
估计新主人会给游艇改名。
gū jì xīn zhǔ rén huì gěi yóu tǐng gǎi míng。
It is expected that the new owner will change the yacht's name.
10
我们在那艘游艇上四处看了看，检查了它的系索和应急装置。
wǒ mén zài nà sōu yóu tǐng shàng sì chǔ kàn le kàn， ， jiǎn chá le tā de xì suǒ hé yīng jí zhuāng。
We made a tour of the yacht, checking lashings and emergency gear.
Cultural Notes for 艇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, boating is often associated with leisure and family outings, particularly during festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, where small boats are raced to commemorate historical events.
Word Family of 艇
Words Containing This Character17
潜艇qiántǐngsubmarine潛艇
游艇barge遊艇
艇tǐngvessel
舰艇jiàntǐngwarship艦艇
快艇speedboat
飞艇airship飛艇
潜水艇submarine潛水艇
赛艇boat race賽艇
救生艇lifeboat
划艇rowing boat
皮艇kayak
巡逻艇patrol boat巡邏艇
汽艇motor boat
炮艇gunboat砲艇
皮划艇canoe皮劃艇
鱼雷艇torpedo boat魚雷艇
猎潜艇anti-submarine vessel獵潛艇
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Compound Meaning
What does 潜艇 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 艇
艇 primarily refers to small boats such as canoes, kayaks, or punts, not large ships.
No, 艇 is more commonly used in casual conversation or descriptions of recreational activities.
Make sure to pronounce it with a third tone, tǐng, which has a falling-rising intonation.
