Chinese Character: 扛
1. Character Basics
Radical: 扌 (hand radical)
Stroke Count: 6
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: káng
3. Meaning
English meaning: carry on shoulder, lift,扛起
4. Common Words
- 扛东西 (káng dōngxi) - carry things
- 扛行李 (káng xíngli) - carry luggage
- 扛枪 (káng qiāng) - carry a gun
- 扛责任 (káng zérèn) - shoulder responsibility
- 扛不住 (káng bù zhù) - can't bear, can't stand
5. Grammar & Usage
Usage notes:
- 主要用作动词，表示用肩膀或身体承担重物
- 可以引申为承担责任或压力
- 常与表示物品或责任的名词搭配
6. Cultural Background
The character "扛" consists of "扌" (hand) and "工" (work). Originally, it referred to using hands to carry heavy objects on the shoulder. In Chinese culture, it's often associated with physical labor and responsibility.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 他帮我扛行李到车站。
Pinyin: Tā bāng wǒ káng xíngli dào chēzhàn.
English: He helped me carry the luggage to the station.
8. Memory Tips
Mnemonic: The character "扛" has "扌" (hand) on the left and "工" (work) on the right. Imagine using your hands to do the work of carrying something heavy on your shoulder.