English–Chinese
“cane” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguǎi zhàng
Example
老人外出时总是拿着拐杖。lǎo rén wài chū shí zǒng shì ná zhe guǎi zhàng
The elderly person always carries a cane when going out.
How to say “cane” in Chinese
“Cane” in Chinese is 拐杖 (guǎi zhàng).
A walking aid held in the hand that bears some weight and helps keep the body balanced.
Example sentences with 拐杖
他一瘸一拐地拄着拐杖走进教室。tā yì qué yì guǎi dì zhǔ zhe guǎi zhàng zǒu jìn jiào shì
He limped into the classroom leaning on a cane.
Tips for using 拐杖
- 拄拐杖 (zhǔ guǎizhàng, "lean on a cane") describes relying on the support, whereas 拿着拐杖 (názhe guǎizhàng, "hold a cane") only describes carrying it.