舟 (zhōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 舟 (zhōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舟 (zhōu) means "boat / vessel". with 6 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舟 stroke by stroke?

舟 has 6 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 is the radical of 舟?

The radical of 舟 is 舟. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 舟?

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 舟?

Common words containing 舟 include: 龙舟 (lóng zhōu) — Dragon boat; 小舟 (xiǎo zhōu) — Small boat; 独木舟 (dú mù zhōu) — canoe.

How to Write 舟

The character 舟 (zhōu) is written with 6 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

舟 is pronounced zhōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means boat / vessel.

Common Words with 舟

龙舟 lóng zhōu

Dragon boat

小舟 xiǎo zhōu

Small boat

独木舟 dú mù zhōu

canoe

Example Sentences

我们去看赛龙舟。

wǒ men qù kàn sài lóng zhōu

We are going to watch the dragon boat race.

湖上有一只小舟。

hú shàng yǒu yī zhī xiǎo zhōu

There is a small boat on the lake.

他在划独木舟。

tā zài huà dú mù zhōu

He is paddling a canoe.

Practice Writing 舟 (zhōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舟

What does 舟 (zhōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舟 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 舟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舟?

What common words use 舟?

How to Write 舟 (zhōu)