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gùn

Description

“棍”是一根又长又直的木头或铁做的东西,可以用来打人或帮助走路。

"棍" is a long, straight piece of wood or iron, used for hitting or helping to walk.

它也可以放在别的字后面,比如“冰棍”就是一种冷的甜的吃的东西。

It can also be placed after other characters, for example, "冰棍" is a cold, sweet treat.

Meanings

gùn

stick; rod; pole

他手里拿着一根木棍。

He is holding a wooden stick.

gùn

scoundrel; villain (as a suffix)

那个赌棍又输了很多钱。

That gambler lost a lot of money again.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    often used as a suffix, e.g. 冰棍 (popsicle), 光棍 (bachelor), 赌棍 (gambler).

  • Etymology

    木 (wood) radical plus 昆; originally a wooden bar or staff.

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