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The character "舵", denoting a rudder or helm, is constructed from the semantic radical "舟" meaning boat and the component "它" which historically provided phonetic indication, forming a phono-semantic compound that explicitly associates it with nautical steering. Its etymology points to a deliberate creation for the specific purpose of naming the directional apparatus on vessels, and the primary meaning has always centered on this function. Over time, the character's application broadened in some contexts to encompass metaphorical senses of control or guidance, yet its fundamental reference to the physical steering device has persisted, with its structural composition remaining consistent in standard usage.
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水手调整了舵。
舵的方向很重要。
他学习如何操作舵。
舵手稳稳地握着舵盘。
在风暴中，舵必须保持稳定。
飞行员谨慎地调整方向舵。
现代船舶通常使用电子舵系统。
由于舵机故障，船只不得不返港维修。