航 (háng) - To navigate & to sail

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háng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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航 · háng

To navigate;

to sail;

to fly;

voyage;

navigation.

To navigateto sailto fly

Usage highlights

NavigationAviationSpaceflightVoyageAirlinerAirline

Synonyms

  • 行— to travel; to go
  • 驶— to sail; to drive
  • 飞— to fly

Antonyms

  • 泊— to moor; to anchor
  • 停— to stop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship sails on the ocean (航海).
  • The airplane flies in the sky (航空).
  • We are embarking on a voyage (启航).
  • The spacecraft is in orbit (航天).

Collocations

  • Navigation(航海)
  • Aviation(航空)
  • Spaceflight(航天)
  • Voyage(航行)
  • Airliner(航机)
  • Airline(航空公司)

Idioms

  • Smooth sailing(一帆风顺)
  • Navigate by the stars(航向星辰)
  • Chart the course(领航未来)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents human exploration and technological advancement across sea, air, and space.
  • Evokes themes of journey, ambition, and connecting distant places.
  • Common in names related to transportation, exploration, and technology companies.

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