桅 (wéi) - Mast — the upright spar or pole that & also refers to flagpoles.

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Mast — the upright spar or pole that supports the sails on a sailing vessel;

also refers to flagpoles.

Mast — the upright spar or pole thatalso refers to flagpoles.

Usage highlights

Ship's mastMast and sailMast poleTop of the mastBroken mastMain mast

Synonyms

  • 樯— Mast, yard (nautical term)
  • 竿— Pole, rod (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship's mast (船桅) was damaged in the storm.
  • They climbed the mast (桅杆) to fix the sail.
  • The flag flies from the mast (桅顶).
  • A broken mast (断桅) can cripple a sailing ship.

Collocations

  • Ship's mast(船桅)
  • Mast and sail(桅帆)
  • Mast pole(桅杆)
  • Top of the mast(桅顶)
  • Broken mast(断桅)
  • Main mast(主桅)

Idioms

  • To climb high and look far (高瞻远瞩) — metaphorically like being at the masthead
  • The mast stands tall in the wind(桅立风中)
  • Sails set on the mast(帆挂桅端)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically crucial for sailing ships in Chinese maritime history and trade.
  • Appears in classical literature describing naval battles and sea voyages.
  • Symbolizes navigation, exploration, and maritime prowess.

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