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lever

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gang4gan3 gànggǎn

Meaning


Primary

lever

Alternatives

leverage

Mnemonic


A 杠杆 lever is a strong 杠 thick stick that is long like a 杆 shaft (the longer the better!) that can be used to amplify force.

Usage


这 个 杠杆 可以 减少 力气。

This lever can reduce effort.

他 用 杠杆 撬 开 了 门。

He used a lever to pry open the door.

请 把 杠杆 向 下 压。

Please press the lever down.