Chinese
guǎizhàng
Meaning: walking stick; crutch; cane
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

柺杖
柺
杖
拐杖
拐
杖

Example sentences

Grandpa is old, so he needs to use a walking stick to walk.
那位老人拄著柺杖在公園裡行走。
那位老人拄著拐杖在公园里行走。
That old man is walking in the park with a cane.

Usage Notes

A support used by people who have difficulty walking.

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