English–Chinese
“pole” in Chinese
How to say “pole” in Chinese
“Pole” in Chinese is 杆 (gān).
A straight, narrow shaft used to hold, brace, or control something.
Example sentences with 杆
街道两旁立着一排电线杆。jiē dào liǎng páng lì zhe yì pái diàn xiàn gān
A row of utility poles stands on both sides of the street.
Tips for using 杆
- English can use "stick" for a loose piece of wood, but this Chinese noun usually highlights a long object with a practical function.