Definition
航 is a bound form (b.f.), meaning it cannot stand alone as a word — it always appears as part of compound words. Its core meaning relates to sailing, flying, or navigating, especially by water or air. You'll find it in words like 航空 (aviation), 航海 (navigation at sea), 航天 (spaceflight), and 航线 (air/sea route).
b.f.
(bound form) navigationto navigate (by water or air)related to shipsboatsor aircraft
Examples
- 。Zhōngguó hángkōng fāzhǎn hěn kuài.China's aviation industry is developing rapidly.
- 。Zhè tiáo hángxiàn měitiān yǒu wǔ gè hángbān.This route has five flights every day.
- 。Gǔdài hánghǎi zhǔyào kào fānchuán.Ancient sea navigation relied mainly on sailboats.
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