推杆

推桿

tuīgǎn

noun #28,441

Measure Word

一根推杆 gēn

Meanings

1 push rod; tappet (mechanics)
2 putter (golf club)
3 to putt (golf)

Characters

rod; pole; stick

Examples

他用推杆把球打进了洞。

Tā yòng tuīgǎn bǎ qiú dǎ jìn le dòng.

He used the putter to sink the ball into the hole.

发动机的推杆需要定期检查。

Fādòngjī de tuīgǎn xūyào dìngqī jiǎnchá.

The engine's push rods need to be inspected regularly.

Tips

usage

推杆 covers two distinct meanings: in golf it is a putter (the club used on the green), and in mechanics it refers to a push rod. Context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

推 tuī

杆 gān