Common Meanings
1
shāo梢
The tip or end of a branch or a long, thin object.
鸟儿站在树梢上唱歌
Birds are singing on the treetops.
The tip or end of something, such as a twig or the extremity of a part (e.g., eyebrow tip). It can also denote the conclusion of an action or event.
她的眉梢微微上扬,显得有些得意。
Her eyebrows subtly lifted, revealing a hint of triumph.
An ancient pole or staff used when playing music.
他舞动着乐梢，奏出动听的乐曲
He waved the music pole, playing beautiful melodies.
The stern or rudder of a boat (same as 'shāo' 艄).
他稳稳地掌着船梢，控制着船的方向。
He steadily steered the boat from the stern, controlling its direction.
2
sào梢
A shape resembling a cone or a conical end.
那个木桩的顶部被削得很梢。
The top of that wooden stake was carved very conically.
Refers to the shape of a columnar object whose cross-section gradually tapers towards one end.
工匠将木料的梢打磨得圆润，以便连接
The craftsman polished the taper of the wood smoothly for connection.