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拐杖 (guǎi zhàng): crutches; crutch; walking stick

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
crutches; crutch; walking stick
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • crutches
  • crutch
  • walking stick

Chinese explanation

  • 走路时用来支撑身体、帮助保持平衡的工具，通常是一根长棍，顶部有可以握住的把手，底部接触地面。腿脚受伤、行动不便的人常常使用，一般用一对或一根
  • 也比喻可以依靠、帮助自己渡过困难的人或事物。

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HSK 6

to turn (a corner etc)

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