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轮船

lún chuán
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. steamship; steamer; steamboat

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 轮船 (large motorized ship) with 小船 (small boat); 轮船 is specifically a steamship or large vessel.

Formality

In casual conversation, 船 (boat) is often used instead of the more formal 轮船 (steamship).

Example Sentences

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那艘 轮船 在海上航行。
That steamship is sailing on the sea.

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