HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Very Hard
舱
cāng
the hold of a ship or airplane
HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Very Hard
舱
cāng
cabin, ship's hold
HSK 7, n, 10 strokes, radical 舟, rank #4553, Very Hard
cāng(cang1) T1
1cabin
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#4553DifficultyVery Hard
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
Exercise 1 of 2
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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.
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.
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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1The giveawayA ship's 舟 cabin 仓; 仓 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
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
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 舱?
How to say cabin in Chinese
“cabin” in Chinese is舱cāng
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.
When to use 舱
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.
舱 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
Write 舱
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.
