扙 (zhàng) - To rely on & to lean on
扙 · zhàng
To rely on;
to lean on;
a support or prop;
(archaic) a cane or staff.
To rely onto lean ona support or prop
Usage highlights
To lean on a staffSupporting caneWooden staffBamboo caneWalking stickCrutch support
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The elderly man leaned on his cane (扙).
- He used a stick as support (扙) while hiking.
- In ancient texts, 扙 refers to a staff or crutch.
Collocations
- To lean on a staff(扙杖)
- Supporting cane(扙扶)
- Wooden staff(木扙)
- Bamboo cane(竹扙)
- Walking stick(行扙)
- Crutch support(扙倚)
Idioms
- To rely on a staff for support(扙杖而行)
- Leaning on a cane in old age(老而扙杖)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used to refer to walking sticks or staffs, often associated with elderly individuals or travelers.
- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mobility aids or symbols of authority/support.