艢 (qiáng) - Mast — the vertical spar on a sailing

艢Tone 2

qiáng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

艢 · qiáng

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

Mast — the vertical spar on a sailing

Usage highlights

ship mastmast polemast topmain mastfore mastmizzen mast

Synonyms

  • 桅— mast (more common modern term)
  • 樯— mast, yard (nautical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship's mast (船艢) was tall and sturdy.
  • They climbed the mast (爬艢) to adjust the sails.
  • The mast broke during the storm (暴风雨中艢杆折断).

Collocations

  • ship mast(船艢)
  • mast pole(艢杆)
  • mast top(艢顶)
  • main mast(主艢)
  • fore mast(前艢)
  • mizzen mast(后艢)

Idioms

  • To set sail and raise the mast(扬帆起艢)
  • Mast breaking and sail tearing(艢折帆裂)
  • Masts like a forest(艢橹如林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Character specifically related to maritime and naval terminology.
  • Reflects China's historical maritime activities and shipbuilding technology.
  • Used in classical texts describing naval battles and maritime expeditions.

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