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舱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
舱cāngcabinHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Hard
舱cāngthe hold of a ship or airplaneHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Hard
舱cāngcabin, ship's holdHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Hard
cāng(cang1) T1
  1. 1cabin
  2. 2the hold of a ship or airplane
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March 24, 2026
舱(艙)cāng(cang1)

舱 (cāng) refers to a cabin or compartment, particularly in the context of ships or airplanes. It denotes enclosed spaces designed for storage or passenger accommodation, commonly used in discussions about transportation and travel.

Strokes10Radical舟Frequency#4553DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese maritime culture, the design and functionality of 舱 are crucial, reflecting the importance of shipping and travel in trade history. Understanding this term can provide insights into China's rich maritime heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large ship's hold filled with cargo, where sailors gather. The '舱' looks like a roof (the top part) over a space. You can visualize 'cāng' as 'sailing in a cabin' to remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 舱

cāng(cang1)
1cabin
2the hold of a ship or airplane
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About 舱

舱Simplified
艙Traditional
10Strokes
舟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4553Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 舱

Quick Contrast

机舱 (jīcāng) refers specifically to the aircraft cabin, emphasizing the context of airplanes, whereas 舱 (cāng) can refer to cabins in various types of vehicles.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large ship's hold filled with cargo, where sailors gather. The '舱' looks like a roof (the top part) over a space. You can visualize 'cāng' as 'sailing in a cabin' to remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts related to transportation. A common mistake is confusing 舱 with other similar words like 箱 (xiāng, box), which refers to a container rather than a compartment. Be mindful of using 舱 primarily for vehicles and not for general storage.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 舱 connects with other transportation-related vocabulary. Focus on its usage in contexts like travel planning, aviation, or marine discussions to enhance comprehension and fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese maritime culture, the design and functionality of 舱 are crucial, reflecting the importance of shipping and travel in trade history. Understanding this term can provide insights into China's rich maritime heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 舱 with 房间 (fángjiān, room), mistakenly using it to refer to any room. Correct usage would be to reserve 舱 for specific contexts involving vehicles or storage compartments.

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Pronunciation of 舱

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Etymology of 舱

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A ship's 舟 cabin 仓; 仓 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 舱?

Decomposition of 舱

IDS Structure⿰舟仓
舱Full Character
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舟zhou1
left
仓cang1
right
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Which of these is a component of 舱?

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舱

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Grammar Patterns of 舱

舱 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

透过船____的窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。

Looking through the cabin window I saw the flicker of flames.

Example Sentences for 舱 (10)

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透过船舱的窗户我看到了闪烁的火光。

tòu guò chuán cāng de chuāng hù wǒ kàn dào le shǎn shuò de huǒ guāng。

Looking through the cabin window I saw the flicker of flames.
2
“沙锥鸟”战斗机的驾驶舱空间不太宽敞。

“ “ shā zhuī” niǎo ” zhàn dǒu jī de jià shǐ cāng kōng jiān bù tài。

There was not much elbow room in the cockpit of a Snipe.
3
你可以付费升级到商务舱。

nǐ kě yǐ fù fèi shēng jí dào shāng wù cāng。

You can pay to be upgraded to a business class seat.
4
这艘船的注册编号刻在前舱的左舷上。

zhè sōu chuán de zhù cè biān hào kè zài qián cāng de zuǒ xián shàng。

Her official number is carved on the port side of the forecabin.
5
发动机舱里的水由一条软管抽走。

fā dòng jī cāng lǐ de shuǐ yóu yī tiáo ruǎn guǎn chōu zǒu。

Water in the engine compartment is sucked away by a hose.
6
这一价格包括两张从布里斯班到洛杉矶的经济舱机票。

zhè yī jià gé bāo kuò liǎng zhāng cóng bù lǐ sī bān dào luò shān jī de jīng jì cāng jī piào。

The price includes two economy class airfares from Brisbane to Los Angeles.
7
他付完钱后被安排到了头等舱。

tā fù wán qián hòu bèi ān pái dào le tóu děng cāng。

He paid for and was assigned a cabin in first class.
8
我们的游艇设施完备，首尾有两个双人舱。

wǒ mén de yóu tǐng shè shī wán bèi， ， shǒu wěi yǒu liǎng gè shuāng rén。

Our yacht was well equipped with two double cabins fore and aft.
9
丹在自己的船舱里朝舱外凝视着。

dān zài zì jǐ de chuán cāng lǐ zhāo cāng wài níng shì zháo。

Dan was in his cabin, staring out of a porthole.
10
甲板上所有的装置、窗户、舱口盖和门都已经关牢了。

jiǎ bǎn shàng suǒ yǒu de zhuāng zhì、 、 chuāng、 hù 、 cāng kǒu gài hé mén dū yǐ jīng guān。

All deck fittings, windows, hatches and doors had been fastened.

Cultural Notes for 舱

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese maritime culture, the design and functionality of 舱 are crucial, reflecting the importance of shipping and travel in trade history. Understanding this term can provide insights into China's rich maritime heritage.

Word Family of 舱

Words Containing This Character14
舱cāngcabin艙
头等舱1st class cabin頭等艙
机舱jīcāngcabin of a plane機艙
驾驶舱cockpit駕駛艙
船舱hold of ship船艙
经济舱economy class經濟艙
货舱cargo hold貨艙
座舱cockpit座艙
客舱passenger cabin客艙
太空舱space capsule太空艙
舱位shipping space艙位
前舱bow cabin前艙
卧舱sleeping cabin on a boat or train臥艙
统舱steerage統艙
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舱

No, 舱 specifically refers to cabins in vehicles like ships and airplanes, not in houses.