cane in Chinese
cane in Chinese is 莖, 手杖 — cane means the tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
cane in Chinese
莖
Pronounced: jīng
(uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
手杖
Pronounced: shǒu zhàng
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path
What does "cane" mean?
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noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
"Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest."
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noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
"After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around."
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noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
"Caning was once common in British schools."
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verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
"The old headmaster was known for caning students who misbehaved."
cane in a sentence
- Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest.
- After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around.
- Her grandfather's cane had a carved wooden handle.
- Caning was once common in British schools.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cane" in Chinese?
"cane" in Chinese is 莖, 手杖. cane means: The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
How do you pronounce 莖?
"cane" in Chinese is 莖, pronounced "jīng".
How do you use "cane" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest." In Chinese, "cane" is 莖, 手杖.
Are there other ways to say "cane" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cane": 莖, 手杖.
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