拄 (zhǔ) — to lean on (with a walking stick or cane); to prop on
Definition
Used almost only with a stick or cane (拐杖, 棍子) — 'to lean on a walking aid'. Unlike 倚, it does not mean 'rely on' figuratively.
verb
to lean on (with a walking stick or cane)to prop on
Examples
- 拄。Tā shòu shāng hòu zhǔ le sān gè yuè de guǎi zhàng.After he was injured, he used crutches for three months.
- 拄。Nǎi nai zhǔ zhe yǔ sǎn dāng guǎi gùn yòng.Grandma uses an umbrella as a walking stick.
- 拄。Nǐ zhǔ zhe zhè gēn gùn zi zǒu ba.You walk with this stick.
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