This is the 6707th most frequent Chinese word.
梢
"Tip," "end," or "top" (usually of a branch or object).
In this sentence, '梢' refers to the tips or extremities of the tree branches, signifying a physical endpoint.
树上的梢随风摆动。
The tips of the branches on the tree sway with the wind.
Here, '梢' represents a whip, which is a specific tool or item being referenced.
他有些不耐烦,说话带着火药味,但最后还是轻轻地放下了手中的梢。
He seemed impatient, speaking with a harsh tone, but in the end gently laid down the whip he held in his hand.
In this context, '梢' is used to signify the stern of the boat, indicating a specific part related to navigation.