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- 拐杖
拐杖
guǎi zhàng
Meaning
- walking stick
- crutch
Definition
一种辅助行走的工具，通常是一根棍子，上端有把手，用于支撑身体重量。
A walking aid, typically a stick with a handle at the top, used to support body weight.
Usage
通常用于老年人、残疾人或腿部受伤的人，以保持平衡和减轻腿部负担。
Usually used by elderly people, disabled individuals, or those with leg injuries to maintain balance and reduce leg strain.
Examples
- 1 爷爷年纪大了，走路时需要拄拐杖。 (Grandpa is old and needs a walking stick when walking.)
- 2 他摔伤了腿，现在只能靠拐杖行走。 (He injured his leg and can now only walk with crutches.)
- 3 登山者使用拐杖来保持平衡。 (Hikers use walking sticks to maintain balance.)
- 4 这位老人把拐杖靠在墙边。 (The old man leaned his cane against the wall.)
- 5 她买了一根新拐杖，样式很时尚。 (She bought a new walking stick with a stylish design.)
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