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艨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
艨ménga long narrow war-boatn, 19 strokes, radical 舟
艨méngancient warshipunknown, 19 strokes, radical 舟
méng(meng2) T2
  1. 1a long narrow war-boat
  2. 2ancient warship
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March 24, 2026

艨méng(meng2)

The character 艨 (méng) refers to a long, narrow war-boat or an ancient warship. It is often used in historical contexts, particularly when discussing naval warfare or ancient Chinese maritime practices. The term is not commonly used in modern language, making it more relevant in literature or historical texts.

Strokes19Radical舟
Cultural Note

The concept of warships like 艨 is significant in Chinese history, particularly during dynastic conflicts where naval power played a crucial role. Ancient texts often depict such vessels as symbols of military strength and strategy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long narrow boat slicing through the waves, evoking the shape of the character 艨. The left part resembles the hull of a ship, while the right part can be visualized as waves crashing against it. Remember 'méng' by picturing a 'mighty' ancient warship ready for battle.

Meanings of 艨

méng(meng2)
1a long narrow war-boat
2ancient warship
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About 艨

艨Simplified
19Strokes
舟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This word is quite formal and might be encountered mostly in historical discussions or literature. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other boat-related terms, and it is often used in collocation with 艨艟 (méng chāng), which also refers to warships. The character is rarely used in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 艨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other words related to boats and transportation. Students at higher levels might focus on historical contexts and readings that include this character to enhance their vocabulary and understanding of ancient maritime culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 艨 by confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'máng' instead of 'méng' changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, some learners might mistakenly translate it to a common modern term for 'boat,' which can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 艨

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)蒙
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Case file: 艨

  1. 1The meaning half舟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half蒙 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayboat
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 艨?

Decomposition of 艨

IDS Structure⿰舟蒙
艨Full Character
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舟zhou1
left
蒙meng1
right
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Identify the Components

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How to say a long narrow war-boat in Chinese

“a long narrow war-boat” in Chinese is艨méng

The character 艨 (méng) refers to a long, narrow war-boat or an ancient warship. It is often used in historical contexts, particularly when discussing naval warfare or ancient Chinese maritime practices. The term is not commonly used in modern language, making it more relevant in literature or historical texts.

When to use 艨

This word is quite formal and might be encountered mostly in historical discussions or literature. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other boat-related terms, and it is often used in collocation with 艨艟 (méng chāng), which also refers to warships. The character is rarely used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 艨 by confusing it with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'máng' instead of 'méng' changes the meaning entirely. Additionally, some learners might mistakenly translate it to a common modern term for 'boat,' which can lead to confusion.

Write 艨

艨

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Word Family of 艨

Words Containing This Character2
艨méngancient warship
艨艟ancient leatherclad warship
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Compound Meaning

What does 艨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 艨

No, 艨 is primarily found in historical contexts and literature, not in everyday conversation.

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