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槓桿

lever

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

gang4gan3 • gànggǎn

Meaning

Primary

lever

Alternatives

leverage

Mnemonic

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

Usage

這 個 槓桿 可以 減少 力氣。

This lever can reduce effort.

他 用 槓桿 撬 開 了 門。

He used a lever to pry open the door.

請 把 槓桿 向 下 壓。

Please press the lever down.