航行

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Meaning and Usage

"航行" (háng xíng) primarily means "to sail" or "to navigate," referring to the movement of ships, boats, or aircraft through water or air. It is a formal term often used in contexts related to maritime or aviation navigation.

Common Contexts

You will see "航行" used when discussing ships sailing across oceans, planes flying in the sky, or any vehicle moving along a route that requires navigation. It emphasizes the act of traveling through a medium (water or air) rather than just moving.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 航行 (ships sailing): used in maritime contexts.
  • 飞机航行 (planes flying): used in aviation.
  • 航行安全 (navigation safety): important phrase in transport safety discussions.

Usage Notes

"航行" is more formal and technical compared to verbs like "" (to drive a boat) or "" (to fly). It often appears in news reports, technical documents, and formal speech. Avoid using it for casual walking or driving on land.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "航行" with "" (travel) or "" (to drive/move on roads). "航行" specifically relates to navigation through water or air.

Example Sentences

This ship is sailing on the Pacific Ocean.

Planes must follow strict flight rules when flying.

Navigation safety is the primary task of maritime transport.