船长

• 拼音: chuán zhǎng
• 汉字拆解: 船 = 舟 (boat) + 㕣 (phonetic), ship; 长 = pictograph of long hair, chief

含义

Captain; ship captain; master (of a vessel). The commanding officer of a ship.

The person in charge of a vessel, responsible for navigation, safety, and all operations on board. A prestigious maritime position requiring extensive experience and certification. Also used metaphorically for leaders or decision-makers.

例句

1. 船长下令全体船员立即集合。
2. 他从普通水手一步步升到了船长。
3. 在紧急情况下，船长有权做出所有决定。

用法指南

语境: maritime, transportation

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 船长，前方发现冰山！(Captain, iceberg spotted ahead!)
• 船长负责整艘船的安全。(The captain is responsible for the safety of the entire ship.)

错误说法

• 飞机驾驶员是'机长'，不是'船长' (For airplane pilots, use 机长, not 船长)

起源与历史

Combines 船 (ship) with 长 (chief/leader), meaning the leader of a ship.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal