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杆

gǎnHSK 7

杆 (gǎn) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishshaft; handle

    • EX
      这支笔的笔杆是用环保竹子做的，手感很好。

      The barrel of this pen is made from environmentally friendly bamboo and feels good in the hand.

    • EX
      这把拖把的杆太短了，用着不方便。

      The handle of this mop is too short, making it awkward to use.

2

measure word 量

  1. Englishmeasure word for long, handled objects such as guns or steelyards

    • EX
      红军战士手里拿着一杆枪，英勇地冲向前方。

      A Red Army soldier held a rifle and charged bravely forward.

    • EX
      爷爷用那一杆老秤称了称刚买的水果。

      Grandpa weighed the fruit he had just bought with that old steelyard.