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March 24, 2026
航行hángxíng(hang2xing2)
航行 refers to the act of sailing or navigating, typically used in the context of air or sea travel. It emphasizes the journey and the method of transportation, often involving navigation over distances. This term can also imply a sense of adventure or exploration.
Frequency#7007DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
航行 is closely tied to China's rich maritime history, from ancient trade routes to modern shipping and aviation industries. The term reflects China's significant advancements in navigation and its global trade connections.
Memory Tip
Think of 航行 as 'hang' a banner while 'xing' (行) means to walk or travel. Imagine a ship sailing or an airplane flying with a bright banner, guiding it through the skies or seas, symbolizing navigation and travel.
Meanings of 航行
hángxíng(hang2xing2)
1to sail
2to fly
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About 航行
航行Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7007Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
航行 (navigate) vs 航空 (aviation) — use 航行 when emphasizing the act of navigating over a journey, while 航空 focuses specifically on air travel as a mode of transportation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 航行 as 'hang' a banner while 'xing' (行) means to walk or travel. Imagine a ship sailing or an airplane flying with a bright banner, guiding it through the skies or seas, symbolizing navigation and travel.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of context; 航行 is used primarily in formal or technical discussions about travel, such as aviation or maritime reports. Common collocations include 航行路线 (navigation route) and 航行安全 (navigational safety). Note the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 航行 builds on previous vocabulary related to travel and movement. Students should connect it to other travel-related terms like 旅行 (lǚ xíng - travel) and 航空 (háng kōng - aviation) to enhance their understanding of transportation in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
航行 is closely tied to China's rich maritime history, from ancient trade routes to modern shipping and aviation industries. The term reflects China's significant advancements in navigation and its global trade connections.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 航行 with 旅行 (lǚ xíng), which means to travel in a general sense. For example, saying '我航行去北京' (wǒ háng xíng qù běijīng) is incorrect; '我旅行去北京' (wǒ lǚ xíng qù běijīng) is the proper usage.
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Grammar Patterns of 航行
航行 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他发现有一艘船正在潜艇的右侧____。
He detected a ship moving down the starboard side of the submarine.
Example Sentences for 航行 (10)
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他发现有一艘船正在潜艇的右侧航行。
tā fā xiàn yǒu yī sōu chuán zhèng zài qián tǐng de yòu cè háng háng。
He detected a ship moving down the starboard side of the submarine.
2
把她的人生比作一次海上航行不足以说明她丰富的经历。
bǎ tā de rén shēng bǐ zuò yī cì hǎi shàng háng háng bù zú yǐ shuō míng tā fēng fù de jīng lì。
The comparison of her life to a sea voyage simplifies her experience.
3
航行一直很顺利，直到他们碰上了商船的尾流。
háng háng yī zhí hěn shùn lì， ， zhí dào tā mén pèng shàng le shāng chuán de wěi。
The ride was smooth until they got into the merchant ship's wake.
The captain put the ship about and started to sail east.
Cultural Notes for 航行
🏮Cultural insight
航行 is closely tied to China's rich maritime history, from ancient trade routes to modern shipping and aviation industries. The term reflects China's significant advancements in navigation and its global trade connections.
Frequently Asked Questions about 航行
航行 is appropriate when discussing travel by sea or air, especially in formal contexts like travel reports or discussions about navigation.
航行 specifically refers to the act of sailing or flying, while words like 行走 (xíng zǒu - to walk) focus on ground travel.
