梗
stalk; stem; straighten; forthright; block
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
stalk; stem; branch of certain plants
Refers specifically to the stem or branch of plants, often with the suffix 儿 (r) in spoken language.
The stalk of this flower is very thin.
Sorghum stalks can be used to make brooms.
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He accidentally pricked his hand on a rose stem.
These vegetable stalks are rich in fiber.
She cut the flower stems short and inserted them into the vase.
verb
to straighten; to hold stiffly
Describes the action of making part of the body straight and rigid.
He stuck his neck out and refused to admit his mistake.
The soldiers stood there with their backs straight.
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She held her head stiffly, pretending not to hear her mother.
Although he was very scared, he walked forward with a stiff body.
The younger brother stuck his neck out and looked at his older brother defiantly.
adjective
forthright; straightforward; honest and direct
Describes a person's性格 (xìnggé, personality) as direct and honest.
He has a forthright personality and never beats around the bush when speaking.
She is a straightforward person who says what she thinks.
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We all like his forthright personality.
Don't be fooled by his rough exterior; he's actually very straightforward inside.
The manager appreciates his straightforward work attitude.
adjective
stubborn; obstinate; unyielding
literaryA literary usage describing someone who is stubborn and unwilling to change their opinions.
He is too stubborn and won't listen to anyone.
Faced with evidence, he remains stubborn and unrepentant.
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This elderly person has a stubborn personality and坚持 traditional观念.
His stubborn personality makes negotiations difficult.
Despite multiple failures, he remains obstinate in his opinions.
verb
to block; to obstruct; to hinder
Describes the action of blocking or hindering the flow or progress of something.
Garbage blocked the sewer.
His unreasonable demands have hindered the project quite a bit.
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It feels like something is stuck in my throat.
The heavy rain blocked the city's traffic.
He deliberately hindered this matter to delay time.
noun
meme; joke; funny reference
internetA modern internet slang meaning a popular joke, meme, or reference that spreads online.
This meme has been very popular online recently.
I don't really understand the meaning of this meme.
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He always comes up with new jokes to make everyone laugh.
There are many classic memes in this movie.
Netizens like to use this meme in their comments.