航 Stroke Order — How to Write 航
航 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 舟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
航 Radical and Character Components
航 is a phono-semantic compound: 舟 (ship) carries the meaning, while 亢 indicates the sound.
Radical: 舟 + 4 more strokes
航 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- háng
Meanings of 航 in Chinese
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háng航
A boat or ship (literary).
夜空中，一轮明月映照着江面上的孤航
In the night sky, a bright moon illuminated the lonely boat on the river.
To navigate by sea or air; to sail, fly, or travel; related to maritime, aviation, or space travel.
船只在大海上航行，驶向远方。
Ships sail on the vast sea, heading towards distant places.
Common Words and Phrases with 航
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A navigation mark or aid, such as a buoy or lighthouse, used to guide and assist ships.
夜幕降临，航标灯在海面上闪烁，为渔船指引回家的方向。
As night falls, the navigational lights flicker on the sea, guiding the fishing boats back home.
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A sea light or navigation light that guides ships at sea.
在黑暗中，航标灯的光芒为远航的船舶指引着安全的方向。
In the darkness, the glow of the beacon light guides distant ships in a safe direction.
4
A journey by air or sea, or the distance/range an aircraft or ship can cover, often without refueling.
这架新型客机的航程很长，可以不经停地飞越太平洋。
This new type of passenger plane has a long flight range and can fly across the Pacific without stopping.
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A ship or boat used for carrying passengers and goods.
这艘航船将驶向远方的港口，运载着新鲜的货物。
This vessel will sail to a distant port, carrying fresh cargo.
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the number or sequence of voyages or flights
这艘货轮每月有两次固定航次，往返于上海和横滨之间。
This cargo ship has two fixed voyages each month, traveling back and forth between Shanghai and Yokohama.
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A navigation channel or waterway for ships.
港口工人正在疏浚航道，以便大型货轮能够顺利进出。
Port workers are dredging the navigation channel so that large cargo ships can enter and exit smoothly.
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A flight segment or leg of a journey, representing a single, one-way route of an aircraft's flight path, often identified by navigation aids.
这个航班的最后一个航段预计耗时两小时。
The last leg of this flight is expected to take two hours.
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the act of sailing or navigating on the ocean
他对航海充满了热情，梦想着有一天能环游世界。
He is full of passion for seafaring, dreaming of one day traveling around the world.
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emblem of an airline company
这架飞机的尾翼上清晰地印着航空公司的航徽。
The airline's emblem is clearly printed on the tail fin of this aircraft.
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The track or path taken by a vessel, such as a ship's wake on water or an aircraft's flight path in the air.
清晨，渔船驶过平静的海面，留下了一道长长的航迹
In the early morning, the fishing boat sailed across the calm sea, leaving a long wake behind.
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Aviation; aerial (air) navigation; the activity of flying within the Earth's atmosphere, typically using aircraft.
现代航空技术的发展，让人们出行更加便捷。
The development of modern aviation technology makes travel more convenient for people.
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An airport or air harbor, a facility providing space and services for aircraft to land, take off, be maintained, and receive supplies.
新的航空港建设完成后，将极大地方便旅客出行。
After the construction of the new aerodrome is completed, it will greatly facilitate passenger travel.
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An aircraft carrier is a large warship with a flat deck for aircraft to take off and land, and facilities for storing and maintaining them.
博物馆里展示了一艘精美的航空母舰模型。
A delicate model of an aircraft carrier was displayed in the museum.
15
model aircraft or ship
小明在周末经常和他的父亲一起去公园放飞他们制作的航模飞机。
Xiao Ming often goes to the park with his father on weekends to fly the model aircraft they made.
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The speed at which a ship or aircraft travels.
这艘新型客机的最大航速可达每小时900公里，大大缩短了飞行时间。
The maximum cruising speed of this new passenger aircraft can reach 900 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing flight time.
More words with 航
- dǎo导háng航Navigation
- guī归háng航Return voyage, Homing
- lǐng领háng航Pilot, Navigate
- mí迷háng航lost, off course
- shì试háng航sea trial, trial run
- shǒu首háng航Maiden voyage, Inaugural flight
- yuǎn远háng航long voyage
- mín民háng航civil aviation
- yǔ宇háng航astronautics; space navigation
- dǎo导háng航tái台navigation station, navigational aid
- fǎn返háng航Return to base, Head back
- hù护háng航escort, convoy
- piān偏háng航Yaw, Course deviation
- tíng停háng航service suspension, suspend navigation
- xún巡háng航cruise, patrol
- xù续háng航range, endurance
- yǔ宇háng航yuán员astronaut
- háng航xíng行Sail, Navigate
- háng航xiàng向Course, Heading
- háng航yùn运Shipping, Maritime transport
Idioms with 航
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Open the tool →Questions about 航
What does 航 mean in Chinese?
航 (háng) means “A boat or ship (literary)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 航?
航 is pronounced háng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 航 have?
航 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 航?
航 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 舟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 航?
The radical of 航 is 舟, and 航 is a phono-semantic compound.