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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
潜艇qiántǐngsubmarineHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, rank #7298, Very Hard
qiántǐng(qian2ting3)qian ting T2
  1. 1submarine
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March 24, 2026

潜艇(潛艇)qiántǐng(qian2ting3)

潜艇 (qián tǐng) refers to a submarine, a watercraft capable of underwater operation. Commonly used in military contexts, it emphasizes stealth and the ability to travel below the surface of water, often for strategic purposes.

Strokes27Frequency#7298DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Submarines have a significant role in modern military strategy, reflecting China's growing naval capabilities. The term 潜艇 is often discussed in the context of naval exercises and defense policies.

Memory tip

Think of 潜 (qián) as 'hidden' and艇 (tǐng) as 'craft.' Imagine a submarine quietly lurking beneath the ocean waves, hidden from sight, ready for its mission. The character 潜 resembles a flowing river, suggesting depth and concealment.

Meanings of 潜艇

qiántǐng(qian2ting3)
1submarine
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About 潜艇

潜艇Simplified
潛艇Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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潜水艇 (qián shuǐ tǐng) — use 潜艇 for military contexts where stealth is emphasized, while 潜水艇 is more general and can refer to any submersible craft.

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as military discussions or naval technology. A common mistake is to confuse 潜艇 with other watercraft terms; ensure you're using the correct context. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Although 潜艇 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is relevant for learners interested in military or technical language. Focus on related terms like 船 (chuán, boat) and 水 (shuǐ, water) to build vocabulary in this thematic area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 潜艇 to refer to all types of boats, which is incorrect. Remember, 潜艇 is specific to submarines, while 船 is a broader term for vessels.

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Component characters

潜qiánhidden
HSK 715 strokes氵
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艇tǐngvessel
12 strokes舟
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How to say submarine in Chinese

“submarine” in Chinese is潜艇qiántǐng

潜艇 (qián tǐng) refers to a submarine, a watercraft capable of underwater operation. Commonly used in military contexts, it emphasizes stealth and the ability to travel below the surface of water, often for strategic purposes.

When to use 潜艇

This term is primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as military discussions or naval technology. A common mistake is to confuse 潜艇 with other watercraft terms; ensure you're using the correct context. Be mindful of the tones, as mispronouncing them can lead to confusion.

潜艇 or something close to it

潜水艇 (qián shuǐ tǐng) — use 潜艇 for military contexts where stealth is emphasized, while 潜水艇 is more general and can refer to any submersible craft.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 潜艇 to refer to all types of boats, which is incorrect. Remember, 潜艇 is specific to submarines, while 船 is a broader term for vessels.

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潜艇 specifically refers to submarines, which operate underwater, while 船 is a general term for any type of boat.

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