樯
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Meaning: boom
💡 Think of a 'strong wooden wall' (木+墙) holding up sails—the boom is key!
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Character Story & Explanation
樯 (qiáng) originally referred to the mast of a ship, a tall wooden pole that supports sails. In modern Chinese, it specifically denotes the 'boom'—the horizontal spar extending from the mast. The character combines the radical 木 (wood) with 墙 (wall, but here phonetic), reflecting its wooden construction and structural role. It appears in maritime contexts, evoking the age of sail and China's coastal heritage.
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