Boat Radical (舟)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Boat radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to boat.
HSK Levels for Boat Radical (舟) Characters
4 of 11 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 character+4Additional Strokes
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1 characterCommon Words with the Boat Radical (舟)
shipping; boats and ships; watercraft
(steam) ship
Sailing boat / Sailboat
When the water rises / the boat floats higher / An improvement in one's situation due to external factors
fishing boat
carve a boat to seek a sword / act out an irrelevant solution to a problem
work together in the same boat / cooperate closely to overcome difficulties
Cabin / cockpit
Boat Radical (舟) FAQ
Common questions about the Boat radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Boat radical (舟) in Chinese?
The Boat radical (舟) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 6 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 船, 舟, 舱, 艘, 航. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "boat."
How many Chinese characters use the 舟 radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Boat radical (舟) in our database. Of these, 4 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 舟 radical?
The Boat radical (舟) consists of 6 strokes. To practice writing characters with this radical, click on any character in the list above to see its complete stroke order animation.
How does the 舟 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Boat radical (舟) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 舟 often relate to "boat", helping you guess meanings of unfamiliar characters, (3) Memory aid — recognizing the radical as a building block makes it easier to remember and distinguish similar-looking characters.