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The character for anchor, traditionally written as 錨 and simplified to 锚, is a phono-semantic compound formed by combining the metal radical 金 (appearing as 钅 in the simplified version) with the phonetic component 苗, which suggests its pronunciation. This structural choice reflects the object's common construction from metal and its auditory association. The character originated to designate the nautical device used to moor ships, and its meaning has consistently referred to this specific function, without broadening or shifting to other senses, while the components underscore its material basis and sound.
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船需要一个锚。
锚可以帮助船停稳。
水手把锚抛入海中。
锚链连接着船和锚。
在风暴中，锚确保了船的安全。
现代船舶使用电子锚定位系统。
锚定效应在心理学中是指先入为主的影响。
通过抛锚式教学，学生能更深入地探讨问题。