舷 (xián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舷 (xián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舷 (xián) means "Side of a ship". with 11 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舷 stroke by stroke?

舷 has 11 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 舷 and 舡?

舷 (xián) 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 舷?

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 舷?

Common words containing 舷 include: 船舷 (chuán xián) — Gunwale; shipside; 舷窗 (xián chuāng) — Porthole; 舷梯 (xián tī) — Gangway.

How to Write 舷

The character 舷 (xián) is written with 11 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

舷 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means Side of a ship.

Common Words with 舷

船舷 chuán xián

Gunwale; shipside

舷窗 xián chuāng

Porthole

舷梯 xián tī

Gangway

Example Sentences

他靠在船舷上看海。

tā kào zài chuán xián shàng kàn hǎi

He leaned against the ship's rail to look at the sea.

我从舷窗往外看。

wǒ cóng xián chuāng wǎng wài kàn

I looked out from the porthole.

乘客们走下了舷梯。

chéng kè men zǒu xià le xián tī

The passengers walked down the gangway.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舷

What does 舷 (xián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舷 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舷?

What common words use 舷?

How to Write 舷 (xián)