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March 24, 2026
导航(導航)dǎoháng(dao3hang2)
导航 (dǎoháng) refers to the act of navigating, particularly in contexts such as travel, technology, and maritime activities. It involves guiding someone or something from one place to another and is commonly used in discussions about GPS systems, maps, and travel planning.
Frequency#7075DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the use of navigation apps like Baidu Maps and Amap is prevalent due to the vastness of cities and the complexity of transportation systems, making '导航' an essential part of daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'dao' (道, road) leading you to your 'hang' (航, voyage). Picture yourself using a GPS device guiding you along a road to your destination. The combination of these elements helps you remember that '导航' involves finding your way.
Meanings of 导航
dǎoháng(dao3hang2)
1navigation
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About 导航
导航Simplified
導航Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7075Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 导航
Quick Contrast
导航 (dǎoháng) vs 指引 (zhǐyǐn) — use 导航 when referring specifically to navigation in travel or technology, while 指引 is more general and refers to guiding or directing without the travel context.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'dao' (道, road) leading you to your 'hang' (航, voyage). Picture yourself using a GPS device guiding you along a road to your destination. The combination of these elements helps you remember that '导航' involves finding your way.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '导航' with '引导' (yǐndǎo), which means to lead or guide in a more general sense. '导航' is more technical and specific to navigation, often used in formal contexts, especially in technology and travel discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, '导航' connects well with other technical and travel-related terms. Students should focus on understanding its use in various contexts, especially in relation to modern technology and travel vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, the use of navigation apps like Baidu Maps and Amap is prevalent due to the vastness of cities and the complexity of transportation systems, making '导航' an essential part of daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '导航' when they mean '引导', leading to confusion in meaning. For example, saying '我来导航你的工作' (Wǒ lái dǎoháng nǐ de gōngzuò) is incorrect; it should be '引导' for guiding work.
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Grammar Patterns of 导航
导航 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
坠机是____不力的直接后果。
The crash was a direct result of inadequate navigational aids.
Example Sentences for 导航 (3)
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坠机是导航不力的直接后果。
zhuì jī shì dǎo háng bù lì de zhí jiē hòu guǒ。
The crash was a direct result of inadequate navigational aids.
2
他们将会受益于最新的导航系统。
tā mén jiāng huì shòu yì yú zuì xīn de dǎo háng xì tǒng。
They will be helped by the very latest in navigation aids.
3
尽管能见度极差,飞机由雷达导航返航了.
jìn guǎn néng jiàn dù jí chà, , fēi jī yóu léi dá dǎo háng fǎn háng.
The pilot homed in by means of radar, despite the poor visibility.
Cultural Notes for 导航
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the use of navigation apps like Baidu Maps and Amap is prevalent due to the vastness of cities and the complexity of transportation systems, making '导航' an essential part of daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 导航
You can say, '我需要导航到这个地址' (Wǒ xūyào dǎoháng dào zhège dìzhǐ), meaning 'I need navigation to this address.'
'导航' is primarily used for physical navigation, but it can also refer to guiding someone through processes, such as navigating a website.
'导航' specifically refers to navigation, often in a technical context, while '引导' means to guide in a broader sense.
