拐
guǎi
#2,227 most
frequent character
abduct, kidnap, turn, crutch
verb
noun
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
拐 guǎi pairs 扌, a hand, with 叧 guǎ, which shares the first sound. The hand fits the first sense, 'a walking cane,' which grew to 'crutch,' 'to turn a corner,' and 'to swindle.'
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Example Sentences
他被拐走了。
tā bèi guǎizǒu le 。
He was abducted.
小汽车需要向左拐。
xiǎo qìchē xūyào xiàngzuǒ guǎi 。
The car needs to turn left.
她用拐杖走路。
tā yòng guǎizhàng zǒulù 。
She walks with a crutch.
Same Characters, Different Readings
Words with similar meanings
诱拐yòuguǎi
entice away
This term specifically refers to the act of luring someone away under false pretenses.
转弯zhuǎnwān
turn
This is a more general term for changing direction, often used for vehicles.
拐杖guǎizhàng
crutch
This is specifically for a walking aid that supports individuals with mobility challenges.
Words Starting With 拐
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