chuán zhǎng
capitaine; skipper
船长在驾驶舱里指挥着船只。
chuánzhǎng zài jiàshǐcāng lǐ zhǐhuīzhe chuánzhǐ.
The captain commands the ship in the cockpit.
船长是一位经验丰富的航海家。
chuánzhǎng shì yī wèi jīngyàn fēngfù de hánghǎijiā.
The captain is an experienced navigator.
船长正在用望远镜观察海面。
chuánzhǎng zhèngzài yòng wàngyuǎnjìng guānchá hǎimiàn.
The captain is observing the sea with a telescope.
船主 (chuánzhǔ)
ship owner
舰长 (jiànzhǎng)
captain of a warship
水手 (shuǐshǒu)
sailor
乘客 (chéngkè)
passenger
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The Chinese word 船长 (chuánzhǎng) for "ship captain" is composed of two characters: 船 (chuán), meaning "ship" or "boat," and 长 (zhǎng), meaning "chief" or "leader." Together, these characters form a compound word that literally means "ship chief" or "ship leader," which is an appropriate title for the person in charge of a ship.The character 船 (chuán) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE). In its earliest form, the character depicted a simple boat with a sail. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still recognizable as a representation of a boat.The character 长 (zhǎng) also has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty. In its earliest form, the character depicted a person standing with their arms outstretched, which was interpreted as a symbol of authority or leadership. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still recognizable as a representation of a person standing tall.When combined, the characters 船 (chuán) and 长 (zhǎng) form the compound word 船长 (chuánzhǎng), which has been used for centuries to refer to the person in charge of a ship. This word is still in use today, and it is the standard term for "ship captain" in modern Chinese.
