檣 (qiáng) - Mast — the tall vertical spar on a

檣Tone 2

qiáng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

檣 · qiáng

Mast — the tall vertical spar on a sailing ship that supports the sails and rigging.

Mast — the tall vertical spar on a

Usage highlights

Ship's mastMast forestBroken mastMast and sailMast topMast and oar

Synonyms

  • 桅— mast (more common modern term)
  • 帆柱— sail pillar (Japanese loan term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship's mast (船檣) was damaged in the storm.
  • They raised the flag on the main mast (主檣).
  • A forest of masts (檣林) filled the harbor.
  • The broken mast (斷檣) was replaced.

Collocations

  • Ship's mast(船檣)
  • Mast forest(檣林)
  • Broken mast(斷檣)
  • Mast and sail(檣帆)
  • Mast top(檣頂)
  • Mast and oar(檣櫓)

Idioms

  • A forest of masts and an ocean of sails(檣林帆海)
  • Broken mast and tattered sail(檣傾楫摧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically important in Chinese maritime culture and naval history.
  • Appears frequently in classical poetry to evoke images of travel, trade, and naval power.
  • Symbolizes maritime strength and exploration in traditional contexts.

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