架
rack; support; fend off; kidnap; help; fight; measure word
Meanings
7 senses · 34 examplesnoun
rack; shelf; stand; frame
Often used with a noun modifier to indicate the purpose of the rack, often used in colloquial speech with the diminutive suffix 儿.
I put the books on the bookshelf.
Mom hung the clothes on the clothes rack.
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Scaffolding was set up on the construction site.
This free-standing clothes rack is very sturdy.
The condiment rack in the kitchen is full of seasonings.
verb
to support; to prop up; to set up
Used for building or erecting structures like bridges, cables, or ladders.
The workers are building the bridge.
We need to set up power lines to connect the two villages.
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He propped the ladder against the tree to pick apples.
The construction team is setting up temporary tents.
Everyone propped up wooden planks to make a small bridge.
verb
to fend off; to block
Used for blocking attacks or blows with a weapon or body part.
He used his gun to block the incoming sword slash.
The boxer deftly blocked his opponent's heavy punch.
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She used her arm to fend off the attacking dog.
Facing the opponent's fierce attack, he could only barely fend it off.
verb
to kidnap; to abduct
informalColloquial term for taking someone by force against their will.
His father was kidnapped by bandits.
Several kidnapping cases have occurred in this city recently.
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The wealthy businessman's son was kidnapped, and the kidnappers demanded five million in ransom.
The police successfully rescued the hostage who had been kidnapped for three days.
The villagers worked together to catch the bad guy who tried to abduct the child.
verb
to support; to help walk
Used for helping someone walk by supporting their arm or body.
He supported the wounded soldier and walked slowly.
Grandma fell down, so I quickly stepped forward to help her up.
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The drunk friend needs someone to support him home.
The volunteers supported the elderly people up to the mountain peak.
She helped her sprained friend back to the dormitory, supporting them as she walked.
noun
fight; quarrel; brawl
Used for physical fights or verbal arguments.
Two boys got into a fight in the classroom.
The neighbors had a quarrel over the noise issue.
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The teacher immediately came over to mediate the fight and stopped the conflict.
A fight suddenly broke out in the bar.
They had a quarrel over differing opinions and never contacted each other again after that.
measure word
used for things with supports or machinery; mountain
Has two usage categories: one for mechanical/framed objects like machines, planes, or pianos, and one regional usage for mountains equivalent to "座".
There are three pianos in the factory.
Several planes flew across the sky.
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This factory introduced ten advanced machines.
We hiked one mountain, which took a full three hours.
This scenic area has three famous mountain peaks.