舡 (chuán) - An archaic or variant form of 船 (chuán), & also used in some dialects.

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chuán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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舡 · chuán

An archaic or variant form of 船 (chuán), meaning boat or ship;

also used in some dialects.

An archaic or variant form of 船 (chuán),also used in some dialects.

Usage highlights

Large boatWooden boatRiver boatBoat and cartBoat trackBoat shed

Synonyms

  • 船— boat, ship (standard modern form)
  • 舟— boat, vessel (literary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a large boat (大舡).
  • In some dialects, they still call boats 舡 (舡).
  • The character 舡 appears in classical literature (古典文学).

Collocations

  • Large boat(大舡)
  • Wooden boat(木舡)
  • River boat(江舡)
  • Boat and cart(舡车)
  • Boat track(舡道)
  • Boat shed(舡篷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 舡 is an ancient variant of 船 (boat/ship), seen in classical texts and some regional dialects.
  • It reflects the historical development of Chinese characters and maritime culture.
  • The character is rarely used in modern standard Chinese but may appear in historical contexts or specific dialects.

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