艦 (jiàn) - Warship, naval vessel — refers to large military

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jiàn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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艦 · jiàn

Warship, naval vessel — refers to large military ships used in naval warfare, particularly capital ships like battleships and aircraft carriers.

Warship, naval vessel — refers to large military

Usage highlights

Aircraft carrierWarshipDestroyerBattleshipCruiserFrigate

Synonyms

  • 军舰— military ship, warship
  • 战船— war vessel, combat ship

Antonyms

  • 民船— civilian vessel, merchant ship
  • 商船— commercial ship, merchant vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The navy deployed an aircraft carrier (航空母舰).
  • They sailed on a destroyer (驱逐舰).
  • The fleet includes several battleships (战列舰).
  • Modern naval forces use guided missile cruisers (导弹巡洋舰).

Collocations

  • Aircraft carrier(航空母舰)
  • Warship(军舰)
  • Destroyer(驱逐舰)
  • Battleship(战列舰)
  • Cruiser(巡洋舰)
  • Frigate(护卫舰)

Idioms

  • A thousand ships competing(千舰竞发)
  • Ships in formation, cannons aligned(舰阵炮齐)
  • Mighty fleet, powerful nation(舰强国威)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with naval power and military strength in Chinese maritime tradition.
  • Represents technological advancement and national defense capabilities in modern contexts.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe large, powerful organizations or systems.

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