Common Meanings
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dìng碇
A heavy object, typically a stone or metal, used to moor a boat or ship; an anchor. Often used in phrases like '下碇' (to drop anchor/moor a boat) and '起碇' (to weigh anchor/depart).
船只缓缓下碇，准备在港口过夜。
The boat slowly dropped anchor, preparing to spend the night in the harbor.