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拐

枴

guǎi

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frequent character

abduct, kidnap, turn, crutch

verb

noun

Example Sentences

他被人拐走了。

tā bèirén guǎizǒu le 。

He was abducted by someone.

请你在这个路口拐右。

qǐng nǐzài zhègè lùkǒu guǎi yòu 。

Please turn right at this intersection.

她用拐杖走路。

tā yòng guǎizhàng zǒulù 。

She walks with a crutch.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

绑架bǎngjià

This term specifically emphasizes the illegal act of taking someone away by force, which is a more direct synonym for 'abduct.'

This synonym is used in contexts where changing direction is involved, making it interchangeable with 'guǎi' when referring to movement.

Words Starting With 拐

拐弯guǎi wān

to go round a curve; to turn a corner; fig. a new direction

拐杖guǎi zhàng

crutches; crutch; walking stick

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Same Characters, Different Readings

abduct, kidnap, turn, crutch

abduct, kidnap, turn, crutch