船只

船隻

chuánzhī

noun HSK 6 #10,956

Meanings

Ships counted as a collective — vessels in general.

港口停着很多船只。

Gǎngkǒu tíng zhe hěnduō chuánzhī.

Many ships are docked in the harbor.

暴风雨来临前，所有船只必须回港。

Bàofēngyǔ láilín qián, suǒyǒu chuánzhī bìxū huí gǎng.

Before the storm arrives, all vessels must return to port.

过往船只请注意安全。

Guòwǎng chuánzhī qǐng zhùyì ānquán.

Passing vessels please pay attention to safety.

usage

船只 is a formal/collective term for ships in general — used in news, regulations, and announcements. In everyday speech, just use 船.

船 chuán

只 zhǐ