Definition
吊杆 (diào gān) is a mechanical term referring to the projecting arm of a crane or hoist, commonly called a boom or jib in English. It is a rod-like structure used for lifting and moving heavy loads. Note that English 'boom' has multiple unrelated meanings (e.g. economic boom), while this Chinese word is specific to machinery.
n.
crane boomjib (projecting arm of a crane or hoist)
Examples
- 吊杆。Gōngrénmen zhèngzài tiáozhěng diào gān de jiǎodù.The workers are adjusting the angle of the boom.
- 吊杆。Zhège diào gān nénggòu chéngshòu shí dūn de zhòngliàng.This boom can bear a load of ten tons.
- 吊杆，。Qǐzhòngjī shàng de diào gān huài le, xūyào xiūlǐ.The boom on the crane is broken and needs repair.
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