棍
子

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The word 棍子 is formed by combining the character 棍, which means "rod" or "stick", with the common suffix 子. The suffix 子 adds no independent meaning here but serves to nominalize and complete the word, giving it a familiar, concrete, and everyday feel, much like how adding "-let" or "-ie" in English can form a complete, commonplace noun from a root idea.

Example Sentences Hide

他拿着一根棍子。

Tā názhe yī gēn gùnzi.

He is holding a stick.

这根棍子很长。

Zhè gēn gùnzi hěn cháng.

This stick is very long.

他用棍子敲门。

Tā yòng gùnzi qiāo mén.

He knocks on the door with a stick.

老人靠着棍子走路。

Lǎorén kàozhe gùnzi zǒulù.

The old man walks leaning on a stick.

孩子们用棍子在地上画画。

Háizimen yòng gùnzi zài dìshàng huà huà.

The children draw on the ground with sticks.

Word Definition - 棍子

gùn zi stick; rod

Individual Character Details

棍 gùn
子 zǐ, zi