Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "拄", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "拄", and master the standard way of writing the character "拄".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 拄
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "拄" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
拄 [zhǔ]
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本义: 支撑
1. 用手扶着杖或棍支持身体的平衡。
(To support the body’s balance by leaning on a stick or cane.)
例如: 拄着拐棍走。
(For example: Walk while leaning on a crutch.)
2. 讽刺,驳倒。
(To satirize or rebut.)
例如: “既论难,连拄五鹿君”。
(For example: “Since we are discussing difficulties, even rebut the Five Deer Lord.”)
同本义 ([En.] support)
1. 支撑。
(To support.)
引: 《战国策·齐策六》:修剑拄颐。
(Quote: “In the Warring States Strategy: Repairing a sword while leaning against the chin.”)
例: 拄颊(以手支颊); 拄颐(顶到面颊。形容剑长); 拄撑(支撑).
(For example: Leaning on one's cheek; leaning the sword on one's chin; propping up for support.)
执持; 靠 ([En.] lean on (a stick, etc.))
1. 引: 《红楼梦》:宝玉听说,只得拄了一支杖,趿着鞋,走出院外。
(Quote: “In Dream of the Red Chamber: Bao Yu heard this and could only lean on a stick and shuffle out of the yard in his shoes.”)
例: 拄杖(执持; 支撑着拐杖); 拄墙(比喻依靠).
(For example: Leaning on a stick (to support oneself with a crutch); leaning against a wall (metaphorically depending on).)