挂挂
Basic Meaning
v
Commonly used with objects like clothes, pictures, or decorations.
to hang; to suspend (using a rope, hook, nail, etc.)
借助于绳子、钩子、钉子等使物体附着于某处的一点或几点。
Words:
张挂挂钟悬挂挂图红灯高挂
Sentences:
- 我把新买的画挂在了客厅的墙上。I hung the newly bought painting on the living room wall.
- 红灯高挂，节日的气氛很浓。The red lanterns are hung high, creating a strong festive atmosphere.
v
Specifically for ending a phone call by putting the receiver down.
to hang up (a phone call)
把话筒放回电话机上使电路断开。
Words:
挂电话
Sentences:
- 他话没说完，就生气地挂了电话。He hung up the phone angrily before finishing his sentence.
- 通话结束后，请轻轻挂上话筒。Please gently hang up the receiver after the call ends.
v
Can refer to a physical snag (e.g., clothes on a nail) or a figurative involvement.
to get caught on; to be snagged by; to involve; to implicate
钩住；牵连。
Sentences:
- 这件事可能还会挂上更多的人。This matter might implicate even more people.
- 我的毛衣被树枝挂了一个洞。My sweater got snagged on a tree branch and has a hole now.
v
Describes mental or emotional牵挂.
to be concerned about; to worry about; to miss (someone)
牵挂，挂念。
Words:
牵挂挂念牵肠挂肚挂记挂虑
Sentences:
- 她一个人在国外，父母总是挂念着她。Her parents are always concerned about her since she's abroad alone.
- 别太牵挂，我很快就回来。Don't worry too much, I'll be back soon.
v
Used for a thin layer adhering to a surface.
to be coated with; to be covered with a layer (of dust, frost, etc.)
（物体表面）蒙上；糊着。
Sentences:
- 窗户外面挂了一层薄薄的霜。A thin layer of frost is coating the outside of the window.
- 他的眼镜片上挂满了水珠。His glasses lenses are covered with droplets of water.
v
Commonly seen in terms like 挂号和挂失.
to register; to record officially
登记。
Words:
挂失挂号
Sentences:
- 看病前，请先到窗口挂号。Please register at the window before seeing the doctor.
- 我的银行卡丢了，得赶紧去银行挂失。I lost my bank card, I need to go to the bank quickly to report the loss.
q
Used for items that are connected in a string or series.
a measure word for string-like items (e.g., firecrackers, beads)
量词，多用于成串的东西。
Words:
一挂鞭一挂珠子
Sentences:
- 过年时，孩子们放了一挂长长的鞭炮。During the New Year, the children set off a long string of firecrackers.
- 她戴着一挂精美的珍珠项链。She is wearing a beautiful string of pearls.
Writing & Component
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