gāng

HSK 7-9
common

Meaning of

扛 means to lift heavy objects with both hands; to carry; to lift. Pronounced gāng. HSK 7-9.

  • to lift heavy objects with both hands
  • to carry; to lift

Character Info

Radical
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Definitions & Examples

Zhè
wèi
yǒng
shì
néng
gāng
dǐng
 
lìng
rén
jìng
pèi
 

This warrior is strong enough to lift a tripod, which is admirable.

dài
de
shì
cháng
néng
gāng
chén
zhòng
de
qīng
tóng
 

Ancient strongmen often lifted heavy bronze utensils.

yòng
jìn
quán
gāng
zhù
le
gēn
duàn
liè
de
héng
liáng
 

He used all his strength to hold up the broken beam.

Zài
zhōng
 
cháng
yǒu
rén
gāng
dǐng
de
zǎi
 

Ancient records often mention people lifting tripods.

dān
jiù
néng
gāng
liǎng
bǎi
jīn
de
zhòng
 

He can lift a 200-jin heavy object with one arm.

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