碇 (dìng) - Anchor — a heavy object used to moor & figuratively, something that provides stability or security.

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碇 · dìng

Anchor — a heavy object used to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of a body of water;

figuratively, something that provides stability or security.

Anchor — a heavy object used to moorfiguratively, something that provides stability or security.

Usage highlights

Drop anchorWeigh anchorAnchor chainAnchor stoneAnchor cableCast anchor

Synonyms

  • 锚— anchor (more common modern term)
  • 椗— anchor (alternative character)

Antonyms

  • 漂— to drift, float (opposite of being anchored)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship dropped anchor (下碇).
  • They weighed anchor to set sail (起碇).
  • The anchor chain is strong (碇链).
  • This policy serves as an economic anchor (经济碇石).

Collocations

  • Drop anchor(下碇)
  • Weigh anchor(起碇)
  • Anchor chain(碇链)
  • Anchor stone(碇石)
  • Anchor cable(碇缆)
  • Cast anchor(抛碇)

Idioms

  • Cast anchor and weigh sail(抛碇扬帆)
  • Secure the anchor and steady the boat(定碇安舟)
  • The anchor holds firm in the storm(风雨碇固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碇 represents maritime technology and safety in Chinese seafaring history.
  • In literature and poetry, it often symbolizes stability, security, and being grounded.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing naval operations and maritime trade.

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