舱 (cāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舱 (cāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舱 (cāng) means "cabin / hold (of a ship or plane)". with 10 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舱 stroke by stroke?

舱 has 10 strokes. The radical is 舟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 舱 and 舡?

舱 (cāng) and 舡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 舱?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 舟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 舱?

Common words containing 舱 include: 船舱 (chuán cāng) — Cabin; ship's hold; 机舱 (jī cāng) — cabin (of an aircraft); 客舱 (kè cāng) — Cabin (of a plane or ship)..

How to Write 舱

The character 舱 (cāng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 舟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舱 is pronounced cāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means cabin / hold (of a ship or plane).

Common Words with 舱

船舱 chuán cāng

Cabin; ship's hold

机舱 jī cāng

cabin (of an aircraft)

客舱 kè cāng

Cabin (of a plane or ship).

Example Sentences

船舱里很干净。

chuán cāng lǐ hěn gān jìng

The cabin is very clean.

飞机机舱很宽敞。

fēi jī jī cāng hěn kuān chǎng

The airplane cabin is very spacious.

请回到客舱休息。

qǐng huí dào kè cāng xiū xī

Please return to the cabin to rest.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

Practice Writing 舱 (cāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舱

What does 舱 (cāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舱 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舱?

What common words use 舱?

How to Write 舱 (cāng)