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

HSK 5

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.

HSK 6

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