挎

kuà

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to carry (esp. slung over the arm, shoulder or side)

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Character focus

Stroke order

9 strokes

Word relationships

Related words

3 items

背

bēi

to be burdened

挎在肩上 vs. 背在背上 (carry slung over the shoulder vs. carry on the back)

提

tí

to carry (hanging down from the hand)

挎着篮子 vs. 提着篮子 (carry a basket in the crook of the arm vs. carry a basket by a handle)

拿

ná

to seize

挎包 vs. 拿包 (carry a bag slung over the shoulder vs. hold a bag in the hand)

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with objects that can be slung over the shoulder or arm, such as 包 (bag) or 篮子 (basket).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 背 (bēi) for carrying on the back or 拿 (ná) for holding in the hand; 挎 specifically implies slinging over the arm or shoulder.

Example Sentences

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她肩上挎着一个红色的包。

She is carrying a red bag slung over her shoulder.

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Words Containing 挎

satchel