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拐
guǎi
Description
“拐”常常用来说走路的时候改变方向，比如向左拐或者向右拐。
"拐" is often used to describe changing direction while walking, such as turning left or right.
它也可以指坏人偷偷带走小孩或者别人。
It can also refer to a bad person secretly taking away a child or someone else.
Meanings
拐guǎi
to turn (change direction)
前面向右拐就到了。
Turn right ahead and you'll be there.
拐guǎi
to abduct, kidnap
坏人想拐走那个小孩。
The bad guy tried to abduct the child.
拐guǎi
to limp; a crutch
他脚受伤了，走路一拐一拐的。
His foot is injured, so he walks with a limp.
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Notes
- Nuance
拐 for turning is common in speech; 转弯 and 拐弯 are fuller alternatives.
- Etymology
original sense is a crutch/turning, extended to 'lure away' in 拐骗/拐卖.
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