The Chinese word 挂 has multiple meanings and uses depending on the context. One of its most common uses is as a verb meaning “to hang” or “to suspend”. It can be used to describe hanging clothes on a clothesline, hanging a picture on a wall, or hanging a sign outside a store. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a hanger or hook used for hanging things. In addition, 挂 can also be used as a slang term to mean “to fail” or “to flunk” in an exam or test.
Translation
Verb: to hang (up)
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我把衣服挂在衣架上 | wǒ bǎ yīfú guà zài yījià shàng | I hung my clothes on the hanger |
| 他把画挂在墙上 | tā bǎ huà guà zài qiáng shàng | He hung the painting on the wall |
| 妈妈把锅挂在炉子上烧水 | māmā bǎ guō guà zài lúzi shàng shāo shuǐ | Mom hung the pot on the stove to boil water |
| 我们把彩旗挂在校门口 | wǒmen bǎ cǎiqí guà zài xiào ménkǒu | We hung colorful flags at the school gate |
| 他把电话挂掉了 | tā bǎ diànhuà guà diào le | He hung up the phone |
| 她把项链挂在了镜子上 | tā bǎ xiàngliàn guà zài le jìngzi shàng | She hung the necklace on the mirror |
| 我们把帐篷挂在了树上 | wǒmen bǎ zhàngpéng guà zài le shù shàng | We hung the tent on the tree |
| 他把自行车挂在了车架上 | tā bǎ zìxíngchē guà zài le chējià shàng | He hung the bike on the bike rack |
HSK
挂 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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