Chinese
zhuāng
Meaning: stake; pile; counter for matters or affairs
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

樁
桩

Example sentences

This is just a small matter.
他在院子裡種了一根木樁。
他在院子里种了一根木桩。
He planted a wooden stake in the yard.
警察正在調查這樁案件的幕後主使者。
警察正在调查这桩案件的幕后主使者。
The police are currently investigating the mastermind behind this case.
這樁案子的謎底終於揭曉了。
这桩案子的谜底终于揭晓了。
The truth behind this case has finally been revealed.
由於缺乏足夠的證據,這樁案件最終不了了之。
由于缺乏足够的证据,这桩案件最终不了了之。
Due to lack of sufficient evidence, this case eventually ended up with nothing.
看到兒子順利大學畢業,母親總算了卻了一樁心願。
看到儿子顺利大学毕业,母亲总算了却了一桩心愿。
Seeing her son graduate from university smoothly, the mother finally fulfilled a heart's desire.
這樁醜聞被媒體曝光後,引起了巨大的轟動。
这桩丑闻被媒体曝光后,引起了巨大的轰动。
The scandal was exposed by the media, causing a stir.

Usage Notes

Used as a noun to refer to a post or stake, or as a measure word for events or matters.

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