柁 (duò) - rudder & helm

柁Tone 4

duò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

柁 · duò

rudder;

helm;

large beam or girder supporting a roof

rudderhelmlarge beam or girder supporting a roof

Usage highlights

ship's ruddersteering wheellarge beamwooden girderroof beamrudder handle

Synonyms

  • 舵— rudder, helm
  • 梁— beam, girder

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The captain holds the rudder (掌柁).
  • This ancient building uses large wooden beams (大柁).
  • He steers the ship's helm (把柁).

Collocations

  • ship's rudder(船柁)
  • steering wheel(柁轮)
  • large beam(大柁)
  • wooden girder(木柁)
  • roof beam(梁柁)
  • rudder handle(柁柄)

Idioms

  • Hold the rudder steadily(把柁稳)
  • See the wind and set the rudder(见风使柁)
  • The rudder of the ship(船之柁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, 柁 refers to the large horizontal beams that support the roof structure.
  • In maritime context, 柁 represents the rudder or helm, symbolizing direction and control in navigation.
  • The character combines wood (木) with it (它), suggesting a wooden implement for steering or supporting.

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