Meaning of 掌舵
掌舵 means to steer (a vessel); to hold the rudder while sailing; to take the helm; to be at the helm; to set the direction (figurative). Pronounced zhǎng duò.
- to steer (a vessel); to hold the rudder while sailing
- to take the helm; to be at the helm; to set the direction (figurative)
- helmsman; steersman; person at the helm
Definitions & Examples
Lǎo老
chuán船
zhǎng长
qīn亲
zì自
zhǎng掌
duò舵
，
dài带
lǐng领
chuán船
yuán员
chuān穿
yuè越
fēng风
bào暴
。
The old captain personally steered the ship, leading the crew through the storm.
Zhè这
sōu艘
dà大
chuán船
tài太
zhòng重
le了
，
yí一
gè个
rén人
zhǎng掌
duò舵
hěn很
fèi费
jìn劲
。
This large vessel is too heavy; it's exhausting for one person to steer.