Definition
This entry is for the reading sào, which is distinct from the far more common shāo reading (top of tree, tip). With sào, 梢 primarily refers to a boat's rudder or helm, appearing in words like 梢公 (helmsman). The glosses for 'top of tree', 'tip', and 'tail end' belong to the shāo reading and are not covered here.
n.
rudderhelm
Examples
- 梢，。Tā zhǎngzhe sào, chuán wěnwěn de xiàng qián kāi.He steered the rudder, and the boat moved steadily forward.
- 梢。Zhè tiáo chuán de sào xūyào xiūlǐ.The rudder of this boat needs repair.
- 梢，。Lǎo sào gōng jīngyàn fēngfù, zài jíliú zhōng yě néng kòngzhì chuánzhī.The old helmsman was experienced and could control the boat even in rapids.
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