How to write 锚

锚 錨 máo 〈名〉 1. A device made of iron and steel used to moor a ship, connected to the ship by an iron chain, and thrown to the bottom of the water to stabilize the ship. Example: 抛锚 (to drop anchor). 锚位 (anchor position). 锚链 (anchor chain). 2. Generally refers to a mooring device (usually made of iron or steel) used for a ship to dock. The same meaning as above (English: anchor). Examples: - 锚具 (anchor equipment: typically refers to the two anchors on each side of the bow of the ship, along with spare anchors, drifting anchors, and small anchors). - 锚缆 (the thick rope or iron chain tied to the anchor). - 锚链孔 (small holes on either side of the bow for retrieving the anchor chain so that the anchor rests against the outer steel plate). 3. Figuratively refers to a person or thing that can be relied upon, especially in times of crisis. Example: 我们以它作为系住灵魂的坚固牢靠的锚 (We rely on it as a solid anchor for our souls).