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March 24, 2026
槓gàng(gang4)
The character 槓 (gàng) refers to a pole or bar, often used in the context of levers or crowbars. It denotes a tool or object that aids in lifting or moving heavy items, commonly found in construction or mechanical settings.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tools like the crowbar (槓) are often associated with traditional craftsmanship and labor. The use of such tools reflects the emphasis on hard work and practicality in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'g' shaped pole (槓) that helps lift heavy barriers. The 'g' sound in 'gàng' can remind you of 'gaining leverage' with a crowbar, connecting the character's shape to its function.
Meanings of 槓
gàng(gang4)
1pole, bar; lever, crowbar
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槓Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'g' shaped pole (槓) that helps lift heavy barriers. The 'g' sound in 'gàng' can remind you of 'gaining leverage' with a crowbar, connecting the character's shape to its function.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 槓 (gàng) with similar sounding characters that refer to other tools or concepts. It is used in informal settings, particularly in discussions about tools or machinery. Common collocations include '杠杆' (gànggǎn) meaning lever.
HSK Study Tips
While 槓 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects with themes of tools and mechanics found in lower levels. Students should focus on pronunciation and recognizing it in context with related words like '杠杆'.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tools like the crowbar (槓) are often associated with traditional craftsmanship and labor. The use of such tools reflects the emphasis on hard work and practicality in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 槓 (gàng) with other characters related to tools, such as '锤' (chuí - hammer). Ensure you use 槓 specifically when referring to poles or levers, not hammers.
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Cultural Notes for 槓
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In Chinese culture, tools like the crowbar (槓) are often associated with traditional craftsmanship and labor. The use of such tools reflects the emphasis on hard work and practicality in daily life.
Word Family of 槓
Words Containing This Character13
杠gāngbar槓
杠杆gànggǎnlever槓桿
保险杠car bumper保險槓
杠铃gànglíngbarbell槓鈴
单杠bar單槓
杠子thick bar槓子
抬杠to bicker抬槓
双杠parallel bars (gymnastics event)雙槓
高低杠uneven bars (gymnastics)高低槓
撬杠crowbar撬槓
敲竹杠extortion by taking advantage of sb's weakness敲竹槓
杠夫pole carrier槓夫
盘杠子to carry out gymnastic tricks on horizontal bar盤杠子
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Frequently Asked Questions about 槓
Common phrases include '杠杆' (gànggǎn), meaning lever, which is often used in physics or engineering contexts.
Generally, 槓 is more commonly used in informal contexts related to tools and machinery, so it might not be appropriate in formal writing.
It is pronounced as 'gàng', with a falling tone. Practice saying it with emphasis on the 'g' sound.
