樯 (qiáng) - Mast — the vertical spar or pole that & also refers to the rigging of a ship.

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器情

樯 · qiáng

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

also refers to the rigging of a ship.

Mast — the vertical spar or pole thatalso refers to the rigging of a ship.

Usage highlights

Ship mastMast and sailMast and oarForest of mastsBroken mastMast shadow

Synonyms

  • 桅— mast (specifically the main spar)
  • 帆柱— sail pillar (Japanese borrowing for mast)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship's mast (船樯) was damaged in the storm.
  • They climbed up the mast (桅樯) to fix the sail.
  • The harbor was full of masts (樯帆) from merchant ships.
  • Strong masts (坚樯) are essential for ocean voyages.

Collocations

  • Ship mast(船樯)
  • Mast and sail(樯帆)
  • Mast and oar(樯橹)
  • Forest of masts(樯林)
  • Broken mast(断樯)
  • Mast shadow(樯影)

Idioms

  • Forest of masts and shadow of sails(樯帆林立)
  • Masts like a forest(樯如林立)
  • Countless masts and oars(樯橹无数)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樯 represents maritime technology and naval power in Chinese history, especially during eras of exploration and naval warfare.
  • In classical poetry, 樯 often symbolizes journeys, separation, and maritime trade.
  • The character appears frequently in descriptions of naval battles and maritime landscapes.

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