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The Chinese word 船舷 is formed by directly combining the character 船, meaning "ship", with the character 舷, meaning "side" or "gunwale", to create a compound noun that specifically refers to the side of a ship.

Word Definition - 船舷

chuán xián the sides of a ship; (fig.) the dividing line between shipboard expenses and onshore freight charges

Individual Character Details

船 chuán, chuán
舷 xián