划船

huáchuán

verb HSK 3 #10,371

Meanings

1 to row a boat
2 to go boating

Characters

to row; to paddle

Examples

周末我们去公园划船吧。

Zhōumò wǒmen qù gōngyuán huáchuán ba.

Let's go rowing in the park this weekend.

他们在湖上划船。

Tāmen zài hú shàng huáchuán.

They are rowing on the lake.

划船是一项很好的运动。

Huáchuán shì yī xiàng hěn hǎo de yùndòng.

Rowing is a great exercise.

Tips

culture

Boating in parks is a popular leisure activity in China, especially at scenic lakes like 北海 Park in Beijing. During 端午节 (Dragon Boat Festival), 赛龙舟 (dragon boat racing) is the traditional event.

Stroke Order

划 huà

船 chuán