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杖 zhàng cane

cane; walking stick

How to remember 杖: 木 tree + 丈 gentleman = cane. From the tree in his garden the old gentleman cuts a branch and carves himself a fine cane.

  • HSK 8
  • 7 strokes
  • Radical 木

Component breakdown

杖 = 木 tree + 丈 gentleman

  • 木 tree
  • 丈 gentleman
    • 𠂇 left hand
    • 乀 sweep
The Gushi story

From the tree in his garden the old gentleman cuts a branch and carves himself a fine cane.

How it is used

  • A staff or walking cane - 拐杖 (guǎizhàng) walking stick/crutch, 手杖 (shǒuzhàng) cane.
  • Distinct from 棍 (gùn, a plain stick for hitting) - 杖 is something you lean on for support.

Words with 杖