Chinese word

棍子

Pronunciation

Pinyingùn zi

Meaning

  • nounstick

Example

他用棍子敲了门。tā yòng gùn zi qiāo le mén

He knocked on the door with a stick.

Illustration for 棍子 (stick)

More examples

老人用棍子支撑着慢慢走。lǎo rén yòng gùn zi zhī chēng zhe màn màn zǒu

The old man used a stick to support himself as he walked slowly.

Core concept

A simple long rod held in the hand for support, impact, or practical use.

Common phrases

  • 拿着棍子ná zhe gùn zi

    hold a stick

  • 用棍子支撑身体yòng gùn zi zhī chēng shēn tǐ

    support oneself with a stick

  • 把棍子当拐杖bǎ gùn zi dāng guǎi zhàng

    use a stick as a cane

Similar words

棒bàng: A basic rod used to hit things or help support the body.
拐杖guǎi zhàng: A walking aid held in the hand to steady the body.

Definition in Chinese

用木、竹、金属或其他材料制成、可用手握持的细长棒，用于支撑、敲击或作为简易工具。yòng mù zhú jīn shǔ huò qí tā cái liào zhì chéng kě yòng shǒu wò chí de xì cháng bàng yòng yú zhī chēng qiāo jī huò zuò wéi jiǎn yì gōng jù

Word origin

棍 (gùn, "club") + 子 (zi, "noun-forming suffix") forms an everyday noun for a hand-held rod, with the first character carrying the main meaning.

Usage tips

  • The word can refer to an ordinary support or tool, while a walking aid is often named more specifically in formal or medical contexts.

Other meanings

  • clubnoun
  • canenoun

Related words

  • 警棍jǐng gùnpolice batonnoun
  • 棍子儿gùn zirlittle sticknoun

Word lists with this word