舡 (chuán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舡 (chuán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舡 (chuán) means "boat (variant of 船)". with 9 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舡 stroke by stroke?

舡 has 9 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 舡 and 舢?

舡 (chuán) and 舢 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 舡?

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 舡?

Common words containing 舡 include: 舡子 (chuán zi) — small boat / boatman; 走舡 (zǒu chuán) — To sail a boat.; 舡户 (chuán hù) — boat people / boat dwellers.

How to Write 舡

The character 舡 (chuán) is written with 9 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

舡 is pronounced chuán in Mandarin Chinese. It means boat (variant of 船).

Common Words with 舡

舡子 chuán zi

small boat / boatman

走舡 zǒu chuán

To sail a boat.

舡户 chuán hù

boat people / boat dwellers

Example Sentences

岸边停着一艘舡子。

àn biān tíng zhe yī sōu chuán zi

A small boat is moored by the shore.

他在江上走舡。

tā zài jiāng shàng zǒu chuán

He is sailing a boat on the river.

舡户在船上生活。

chuán hù zài chuán shàng shēng huó

The boat people live on the boat.

Similar Characters

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

舨 bǎn

Practice Writing 舡 (chuán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舡

What does 舡 (chuán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舡 and 舢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舡?

What common words use 舡?

How to Write 舡 (chuán)