Word: 掌舵 (zhǎngduò) 掌舵 dictionary entry zhǎngduò to steer (a ship) Full dictionary entry for 掌舵 Example sentences using 掌舵 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他第一次掌舵，手有点紧张。 Tā dìyīcì zhǎngduò, shǒu yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng. It was his first time steering, and his hands were a little tense. 风浪很大，你来掌舵吧！ Fēnglàng hěn dà, nǐ lái zhǎngduò ba! The waves are rough, so you take the helm!