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杆 [gān]
1. A relatively long stick.
- Example: 杆子 (a. long stick; b. dialect, refers to a person who rises up with a flag; c. refers to bandits who form groups to rob).
- Flags: 旗杆.
- Masts: 桅杆.
- Utility poles: 电线杆.
2. The slender part of an object that resembles a stick.
- Example: 秤杆 (distinguished from platform scales).
- Pen barrel: 笔杆儿.
- Mushroom stick: 杆菌.
3. A measure word used for items with a rod.
- Example: 一杆笔 (a pen).
- 一杆步枪 (a rifle).
杆 [gǎn]
1. Thin elongated part of an object resembling a stick.
- Example: 笔杆 (pen barrel), 秤杆 (scale beam), 杆棒 (stick).
2. A narrow, usually hard wood strip used as a lever, handle, or support.
- Example: 保险杆 (bumper).
3. Weapons or shields.
Measure word usage:
1. Used for items that have rods.
- Example: 一杆枪 (a gun); 一杆秤 (a weighing scale).
Also referred to in context as gān.
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