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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
机舱jīcāngcabin of a planeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #15965, Very Hard
jīcāng(ji1cang1)ji cang T1
  1. 1cabin of a plane
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March 24, 2026

机舱(機艙)jīcāng(ji1cang1)

机舱 (jī cāng) refers to the cabin of an aircraft, specifically the enclosed space where passengers sit during a flight. It is a term commonly used in aviation contexts and can also refer to the cargo area in some instances. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about air travel and airline services.

Strokes16Frequency#15965DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of cabin safety is significant in Chinese air travel culture, where announcements regarding cabin procedures are taken seriously. This reflects the broader emphasis on safety in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Think of 机 (jī) as a 'machine' and 舱 (cāng) as a 'compartment.' Imagine stepping into a machine (the airplane) and entering a compartment (the cabin) where you will be seated. The 'j' in 机 sounds like 'jet,' reminding you of airplanes.

Meanings of 机舱

jīcāng(ji1cang1)
1cabin of a plane
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机舱Simplified
機艙Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 机舱, it is important to specify whether you are referring to the passenger cabin or the cargo hold, as it can mean both. Avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler terms like '飞机' (airplane) might be more appropriate. Remember that the tones are crucial: 机 (jī) with a high tone and 舱 (cāng) with a high tone.

HSK Study Tips

机舱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding this term can enhance your language skills related to travel and transportation. Focus on related words such as 飞机 (airplane), 乘客 (passenger), and 航空公司 (airline) to build your context around air travel.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 机舱 with 舱 (cāng) alone, which means 'compartment' without the specific context of an aircraft. For example, saying '舱是大的' (the compartment is big) without the context of an airplane can lead to confusion.

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Component characters

机Jīmachine
HSK 16 strokes木
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舱cāngcabin
HSK 710 strokes舟
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How to say cabin of a plane in Chinese

“cabin of a plane” in Chinese is机舱jīcāng

机舱 (jī cāng) refers to the cabin of an aircraft, specifically the enclosed space where passengers sit during a flight. It is a term commonly used in aviation contexts and can also refer to the cargo area in some instances. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about air travel and airline services.

When to use 机舱

When using 机舱, it is important to specify whether you are referring to the passenger cabin or the cargo hold, as it can mean both. Avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler terms like '飞机' (airplane) might be more appropriate. Remember that the tones are crucial: 机 (jī) with a high tone and 舱 (cāng) with a high tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 机舱 with 舱 (cāng) alone, which means 'compartment' without the specific context of an aircraft. For example, saying '舱是大的' (the compartment is big) without the context of an airplane can lead to confusion.

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机舱 refers specifically to the cabin area of the airplane, while 飞机 is the general term for 'airplane'.

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