航

háng
亢 + 舟

Definitions

háng (verb) to navigate; to sail
háng (verb) to fly
háng (noun) boat; ship; craft

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 舟 represents the meaning and 亢 represents the sound.

Semantic: 舟 Phonetic: 亢

About

The character 航 is a phono-semantic compound composed of two components: the boat radical 舟 on the left and the phonetic element 亢 on the right. The radical 舟 provides the semantic meaning related to watercraft and navigation, while 亢 indicates the pronunciation. Originally, it referred to boats crossing a body of water or navigating rivers. With the rise of modern technology, the meaning broadened from maritime navigation to include aviation, space exploration, and any controlled travel through the air, outer space, or across the oceans.

Example Sentences Hide

航空旅行很方便。

Hángkōng lǚxíng hěn fāngbiàn.

Air travel is very convenient.

这艘船在海上航行。

Zhè sōu chuán zài hǎishàng hángxíng.

This ship is sailing on the sea.

航班因天气取消。

Hángbān yīn tiānqì qǔxiāo.

The flight is cancelled due to weather.

航海需要精确的导航。

Hánghǎi xūyào jīngquè de dǎoháng.

Sailing requires precise navigation.

航空公司提供优质服务。

Hángkōng gōngsī tígōng yōuzhì fúwù.

The airline provides high-quality service.

航天技术发展迅速。

Hángtiān jìshù fāzhǎn xùnsù.

Space technology develops rapidly.

航拍照片展示城市全景。

Hángpāi zhàopiàn zhǎnshì chéngshì quánjǐng.

Aerial photos show the panoramic view of the city.

航道维护确保航行安全。

Hángdào wéihù quèbǎo hángxíng ānquán.

Waterway maintenance ensures navigation safety.

Related Characters

Component: 亢

抗 坑 杭 炕 吭 肮 闶 伉 钪 沆 颃 骯 鈧 秔

Component: 舟

船 般 舰 盘 艇 艘 舱 舟 舶 舵 舷 舫 艄 舸

Example Words

导航 航班 航空 出航 南航 启航 国航 巡航 民航 海航 航天 航拍 航母 航海 航程 航空母舰 航站楼 航线 航行 航道 护航 起航 返航 远航