船
chuán
Ship
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It floats across the water.
How to say “ship” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for ship is 船, written in pinyin as chuán. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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