柄
handle; stalk; handle as evidence; administer; power; measure word
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
handle of a utensil
Refers to the gripped part of tools, tableware, or other items.
The handle of this kitchen knife is very sturdy.
The spoon handle accidentally fell into the soup.
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He polished the axe handle smooth.
The handle of the kettle was burned by heat.
Please hold the cup's handle to lift it.
noun
flower/fruit stalk
Used to refer to the connecting part of plant parts with the main stem or branch.
Spring has come, and peach trees are covered with flower stalks.
The stalk of this leaf has turned yellow.
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The strawberry fruit stalk is very short.
As soon as the autumn wind blows, leaf stalks fall one after another.
There are tiny fine hairs on the cucumber flower stalk.
noun
gripe; material for mockery
Refers to something someone can use to criticize or mock you.
He said the wrong thing and left others a talking point.
This funny video became everyone's laughingstock.
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Someone caught evidence of his small misdeeds.
Don't make casual remarks, lest you leave others a talking point.
This farce became the laughingstock of the whole town.
verb
to administer; to be in charge of
literaryFormal literary term, used to describe holding power over a country or region.
Ancient prime ministers often administered state affairs.
He administered state affairs for many years and was deeply loved by the people.
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This general once held military power and had outstanding military achievements.
In the late Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi administered state affairs for decades.
He ran the family business for many years with excellent performance.
noun
power; authority
literaryFormal literary term, refers to national power or official authority.
Past emperors valued controlling state power.
The treacherous minister seized the court's power.
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He held local power and was extremely influential.
During the war, warlords fought one after another for power.
This official was impeached for abusing his power.
measure word
measure word for handled items
dialectUsed in dialect and daily speech, counts items with a handle like tools or tableware.
I bought an axe to chop firewood.
Grandpa has two hoes, one for turning soil and one for weeding.
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Please give me a fork so I can eat steak.
He lent me a wrench to fix the bicycle.
Three spatulas are hanging in the kitchen.