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- 栏杆
栏杆
lán gān
Meaning
- railing
Definition
用木头、金属、石头等材料制成的护栏，通常安装在楼梯、阳台、桥梁等边缘，用于防止人或物体坠落。
A railing or balustrade made of wood, metal, stone, etc., usually installed along the edge of stairs, balconies, bridges, etc., to prevent people or objects from falling.
Usage
栏杆作为名词，常与动词搭配，如'扶栏杆''撞到栏杆'；也用于描述其材质或位置，如'铁栏杆''桥上的栏杆'。
As a noun, '栏杆' often collocates with verbs like 'hold the railing' or 'hit the railing'; also used to describe its material or position, e.g., 'iron railing' or 'railing on the bridge'.
Examples
- 1 小朋友扶着栏杆一步一步走上楼梯。 (The child held the railing and walked up the stairs step by step.)
- 2 阳台上的栏杆生锈了，需要重新刷漆。 (The railing on the balcony is rusty and needs repainting.)
- 3 过马路时，请抓紧人行天桥的栏杆。 (When crossing the street, please hold the railing of the pedestrian bridge.)
- 4 他在河边散步时，倚靠在栏杆上看风景。 (While walking by the river, he leaned on the railing to enjoy the view.)
- 5 公园的栏杆上爬满了藤蔓。 (The railing in the park is covered with vines.)
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