帆 (fān) - sail & to sail

帆Tone 1

fān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 巾

恩丰

帆 · fān

sail;

to sail;

canvas;

cloth used for sails

sailto sailcanvas

Usage highlights

sailsailing boatsailclothmainsailsail raisingsail downwind

Synonyms

  • 篷— awning, sail
  • 帆布— canvas, sailcloth

Antonyms

  • 锚— anchor (stopping vs. moving)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship set sail (帆船起航).
  • He hoisted the sail (他升起了帆).
  • This is a sailing boat (这是一艘帆船).
  • The sail fluttered in the wind (帆在风中飘扬).

Collocations

  • sail(帆)
  • sailing boat(帆船)
  • sailcloth(帆布)
  • mainsail(主帆)
  • sail raising(扬帆)
  • sail downwind(顺风帆)

Idioms

  • Set sail with favorable wind(一帆风顺)
  • Hoist the sail and set off(扬帆起航)
  • See the wind and set the sail(见风使帆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically important for maritime trade and exploration in Chinese history.
  • Symbolizes smooth progress and favorable circumstances in idioms like 一帆风顺.
  • Represents adventure, journey, and taking advantage of opportunities.

FAQ