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kuà

Description

“挎”的意思是把东西挂在手臂或者肩膀上带着走。

"挎" means to hang something on your arm or shoulder and carry it.

我们常说挎着一个包,或者两个人挎着胳膊走路。

We often say 挎着一个包, or two people 挎着胳膊 walking together.

Meanings

kuà

to carry on the arm or shoulder

她挎着一个小书包上学。

She goes to school carrying a small backpack.

kuà

to link or hook arms with someone

妈妈挎着我的胳膊过马路。

Mom holds my arm while crossing the street.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    挎 means to carry hanging on the arm/shoulder, unlike 背 (on the back) or 提 (in hand).

  • Usage

    often followed by 着 to show an ongoing state, as in 挎着包.

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