Meanings of 海运
By ear
Play it, then pick what 海运 means.
About 海运
Podcast: 海运
Podcast: 海运
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 海运
Be mindful that '海运' is often used in formal business contexts. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '空运' (kōng yùn), which means air transport; they are distinct modes of shipping. Familiarize yourself with related terms like '海运费' (shipping cost) to enhance your vocabulary.
While '海运' may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to transportation and logistics. Learners should focus on the context of trade and shipping when incorporating this term into their studies.
Learners often confuse '海运' with '海运公司' (shipping company) and use them interchangeably. Remember, '海运' specifically refers to the act of shipping by sea, not the company that provides the service.
Pronunciation of 海运
Drill the tone of 海运 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 海运 to you
Let me explain 海运 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 海运 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 海运?
Learning Lab
Knowing 海运 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
Component characters
How to say shipping by sea in Chinese
“shipping by sea” in Chinese is海运
海运 (hǎi yùn) refers to the transportation of goods and materials by sea. This term is commonly used in logistics and trade contexts, especially when discussing global shipping routes and maritime freight services.
When to use 海运
Be mindful that '海运' is often used in formal business contexts. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '空运' (kōng yùn), which means air transport; they are distinct modes of shipping. Familiarize yourself with related terms like '海运费' (shipping cost) to enhance your vocabulary.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '海运' with '海运公司' (shipping company) and use them interchangeably. Remember, '海运' specifically refers to the act of shipping by sea, not the company that provides the service.
Write 海运
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 海运 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 海运?
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 215 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 海运
海运 refers to sea transportation, while 空运 refers to air transportation. Each has different costs, speed, and logistics.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 海运?
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.