Chinese

zhǔ
Meaning: to lean on; to prop up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

老人拄著拐杖慢慢地走著。
The old man walked slowly, leaning on a cane.
那位老人拄著柺杖在公園裡行走。
That old man is walking in the park with a cane.
爺爺年紀大了,走路需要拄著柺杖。
Grandpa is old, so he needs to use a walking stick to walk.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with walking sticks or canes to support the body.

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