錨 (máo) - Anchor — a heavy object attached to a & metaphorically something that provides stability or security.

錨Tone 2

máo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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錨 · máo

Anchor — a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom;

metaphorically something that provides stability or security.

Anchor — a heavy object attached to ametaphorically something that provides stability or security.

Usage highlights

Drop anchorRaise anchorAnchor chainAnchor ropeAnchor pointSafety anchor

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship dropped anchor (抛锚) in the harbor.
  • We need to find a safe anchorage (锚地) for the night.
  • The central bank acts as an economic anchor (经济锚).
  • This tradition serves as a cultural anchor (文化锚点).

Collocations

  • Drop anchor(抛锚)
  • Raise anchor(起锚)
  • Anchor chain(锚链)
  • Anchor rope(锚绳)
  • Anchor point(锚点)
  • Safety anchor(安全锚)

Idioms

  • Cast anchor and stop sailing(抛锚停航)
  • Secure as an iron anchor(稳如铁锚)
  • Anchor of the soul(心灵之锚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 錨 combines the metal radical 金 with the character 苗 (sprout), suggesting a metal object that 'takes root' in the seabed.
  • In maritime culture, the anchor symbolizes safety, stability, and hope for sailors.
  • Metaphorically used in modern contexts to describe stabilizing forces in various domains.

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