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The character "桅" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component 木, denoting wood, and the phonetic component 危, which signals its pronunciation and contributes an associative meaning of height or peril. Its etymology directly links to the construction of a ship's mast, a tall wooden spar that inherently involves risk due to its elevated and exposed position on a vessel. Throughout its historical usage, the meaning of "桅" has remained specifically tied to nautical contexts, referring exclusively to masts or flagpoles, while its structural composition has not undergone significant alteration.
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船上有高高的桅杆。
桅杆上挂着一面旗。
水手爬上了桅杆。
风暴中，桅杆剧烈摇晃。
桅灯在夜晚照亮海面。
古老的帆船依然竖着桅杆。
维修工人正在检查桅杆的结构。
桅顶的瞭望台提供了广阔的视野。