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端
duān
Description
“端”常常指东西的一头，比如绳子的两端。
"端" often refers to one end of something, such as the two ends of a rope.
它也可以做动词，意思是用手平平地拿着东西，比如端一碗汤。
It can also be a verb meaning to hold something flat with your hand, like 端一碗汤 (holding a bowl of soup).
Meanings
端duān
end; tip; extremity
绳子的两端都很脏。
Both ends of the rope are very dirty.
端duān
to carry something level with both hands
她端着一碗汤走进来。
She walked in carrying a bowl of soup.
端duān
proper; upright; correct
他坐得很端。
He sat very upright.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a verb, 端 stresses holding flat and steady with both hands, unlike 拿 (general).
- Etymology
original sense 'upright/tip', later extended to 'carry level' and figurative 'beginning/end'.
In videos
“我就先把它端到桌子上。”
“现在我把它端到餐桌上”
“怎么会好端”
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