bàng
great, awesome

这部电影真的棒极了!

This movie is really awesome!


informal

Excellent or impressive; used to describe something or someone that is very good or effective.

你的建议棒极了!

Your suggestion is awesome!

Commonly used in informal contexts to express strong approval or admiration.

literal

A stick or rod, often used as a tool or weapon.

他拿着一根棒子在打扫庭院。

He is sweeping the courtyard with a stick.

This is the literal meaning of the word, less commonly used in modern contexts.

Collocations

棒极了awesome棒子stick

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'棒' is often used in informal contexts to praise something or someone. For example, '你的表现棒极了!' means 'Your performance is awesome!'

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '棒' depends heavily on the context. In most cases, it is used to express admiration, but it can also refer to a literal stick or rod.

Word Origin

The character '棒' originally referred to a stick or rod, but its meaning has expanded to describe something excellent or impressive in modern usage.

Usage Notes

In modern Chinese, '棒' is most commonly used as an adjective to express strong approval or admiration. The literal meaning of a stick or rod is less common.

Word Breakdown

stick or excellent
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