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艎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
艎huángfast boatx, 15 strokes, radical 舟
艎huángfast shipunknown, 15 strokes, radical 舟
huáng(huang2)huang T2
  1. 1fast boat
  2. 2fast ship
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March 24, 2026

艎huáng(huang2)

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.

Strokes15Radical舟
Cultural note

In Chinese maritime history, fast ships were crucial for trade and defense, reflecting the importance of naval power in ancient dynasties. The character 艎 embodies this historical significance in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a sleek, yellow (黄) boat cutting through the water, its speed symbolized by the character 艎. The bottom part of the character resembles waves, reinforcing the idea of a fast-moving vessel.

Meanings of 艎

huáng(huang2)
1fast boat
2fast ship
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About 艎

艎Simplified
15Strokes
舟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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.

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Etymology of 艎

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

boat

Semantic (meaning)舟
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Phonetic (sound)皇
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Origin

艎 = 舟 + 皇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 艎

IDS Structure⿰舟皇
艎Full character
=
舟zhou1
left
皇Huang2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 艎?

How to say fast boat in Chinese

“fast boat” in Chinese is艎huáng

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.

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