桩
stake; piece (for matters)
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
stake; wooden post
Refers to long, thick objects made of wood, stone, or concrete driven into the ground for support, marking boundaries, or tying things.
Workers drove many wooden stakes into the riverbank to reinforce the dam.
The bridge piers of this ancient bridge have a history of over a hundred years.
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Grandpa planted a willow tree next to the horse-tieing stake in the yard.
The fisherman tied his boat to a stake on the shore.
The construction team drove protective stakes around the worksite.
measure word
piece; item (for matters)
Used to count abstract things such as matters, worries, or incidents, usually paired with the number 一 first.
This worry has finally been resolved, and I feel much more relaxed.
He ran into an unlucky thing today.
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We still have several important meetings to attend.
This case has been filed for investigation by the police.
Parents always keep every small matter in mind.