Meanings of 艎
By ear
Play it, then pick what 艎 means.
About 艎
Podcast: 艎
Podcast: 艎
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 艎
This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of its formal context, as it often appears in literature or technical discussions about ships. It's important to remember that it can be confused with similar characters, so practice its pronunciation and usage.
Although not included in HSK levels, understanding 艎 can enhance comprehension of maritime vocabulary at HSK Level 5 and above. Focus on related terms like 艅 (yá), which represents a larger warship, to build a stronger nautical vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 艎 with similar characters like 艅 due to their visual resemblance. Ensure you associate 艎 specifically with fast ships, while 艅 refers to larger warships.
Pronunciation of 艎
Drill the tone of 艎, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 艎 to you
Let me explain 艎 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 艎 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 艎?
Learning Lab
Knowing 艎 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 艎
boat
Origin
艎 = 舟 + 皇. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 艎
Parts
Which of these is part of 艎?
How to say fast boat in Chinese
“fast boat” in Chinese is艎
The character 艎 (huáng) refers to a type of fast boat or ship, often used in contexts related to naval vessels or large warships. It conveys a sense of speed and efficiency in maritime transportation, commonly appearing in discussions about naval capabilities or shipping industries.
When to use 艎
This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious of its formal context, as it often appears in literature or technical discussions about ships. It's important to remember that it can be confused with similar characters, so practice its pronunciation and usage.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 艎 with similar characters like 艅 due to their visual resemblance. Ensure you associate 艎 specifically with fast ships, while 艅 refers to larger warships.
Write 艎
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 艎 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 艎?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 艎
No, it's a specialized term primarily used in technical or historical contexts.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 艎?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.