Common Meanings
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gān竿
A pole, often made of bamboo; a measure word for long, stick-like objects.
爷爷用一根长长的竹竿挑起晾晒的衣服。
Grandpa used a long bamboo pole to lift the drying clothes.
a fishing rod; a pole specifically for fishing
爷爷在河边投下一竿，静待鱼儿上钩
Grandpa cast a fishing rod by the river, quietly waiting for the fish to bite.
In ancient times, 'gān' (竿) referred to bamboo slips used for writing, particularly in the context of 'gāndú' (竿牍), meaning letters or correspondence.
古时，人们常以竿牍互通书信
In ancient times, people often exchanged letters via bamboo slips.