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棍 is a phono-semantic compound. The left radical 木 (wood) indicates the material, while the right component 昆 provides the sound. Its primary meaning is a straight, cylindrical piece of wood, such as a stick, staff, or cudgel, used as a tool, walking aid, or weapon. By extension, it also refers to a person who behaves aggressively or unacceptably, like a ruffian or scoundrel.
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他捡起一根棍子。
小狗咬着棍子跑。
爷爷用棍子赶鸭子。
夏天我喜欢吃冰棍。
孩子们用棍子搭帐篷。
他拿棍子练习武术动作。
警察用棍棒控制人群。
这根棍子是由坚硬木材制成的。