A pole made from the stem of a bamboo plant after the branches and leaves have been removed

literally to set up a pole and see its shadow; used to describe something that is immediately effective or produces quick results

a long pole used for catching fish

a bamboo pole; a long rod made of bamboo or other materials

fishing rod; a pole used for catching fish or shrimp

To lift up a bamboo pole as a flag and rise in revolt; describes an uprising of the common people against an oppressive regime.

a rod used for catching fish; usually has a line and hook attached

The top of a hundred-foot pole; a Buddhist metaphor for reaching the highest possible level of enlightenment or achievement. Often used with [[百尺竿头，更进一步|百尺竿頭，更進一步|bai3 chi3 gan1 tou2 geng4 jin4 yi1 bu4]] to encourage someone to continue striving for progress even after achieving great success.

pole vault; pole-vaulting; a track and field event where an athlete uses a long flexible pole to jump over a bar

The sun has already risen high, meaning it is late in the morning; often describes waking up late.

A pole used as a physical marker or symbol, such as a surveying rod, a bamboo pole marking water depth, or a pole on which trophies and prizes are hung.

a traditional human-powered transport used in certain regions, consisting of two long bamboo poles with a reclining chair or seat suspended between them, carried by two people

Describes things or people that have no connection or are extremely remote; literally meaning that one cannot be reached even with an eight-foot pole.

To rise up in revolt; literally "to lift the bamboo pole" to serve as a flag for an uprising

To see something through to the very end; to complete a task in one go.

the sun is already high in the sky, meaning it is no longer early in the day

(proverb) to overgeneralize or condemn an entire group based on the actions of a few; to dismiss something entirely based on a single piece of evidence

To criticize or reject an entire group of people based on a single negative trait or personal opinion; to make an unfair generalization.

Describes the sun being high in the sky, meaning it is late in the morning; usually used in the phrase [[日出三竿|日出三竿|ri4 chu1 san1 gan1]] or [[日上三竿|日上三竿|ri4 shang4 san1 gan1]].

Beigan Island, one of the Matsu Islands, or Beigan Township in Lianjiang County, Taiwan

Beigan Township in the Matsu Islands, part of Lienchiang County [[连江县|連江縣|lian2 jiang1 xian4]]

Nangan Island, the main island of the Matsu Islands; also a township in Lienchiang county, Taiwan

Nankan or Nangan township in Lienchiang County, Fujian Province (administered by Taiwan); the seat of government for the Matsu Islands

acrobatics performed on the end of a long vertical pole; usually involves a performer standing atop the pole to perform stunts

a tall pole used for climbing exercises or athletic performance

to fish with a hook and line

a long, flexible pole used by athletes in the pole vault event

A track and field event where an athlete uses a long flexible pole to jump over a high bar.

pole used for flying a flag

The sun has risen to the height of three bamboo poles; it is late in the morning or the day is already bright.

a pole used for climbing in sports or physical education

a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports the sails; also written [[桅杆|桅杆|wei2 gan1]]

A rod used for catching fish, shrimp, and other aquatic life.

To climb a vertical pole as a physical exercise or performance.

a stick or club used in sports like golf, hockey, or billiards; cue

to keep working hard and make even more progress after achieving a high level of success; literally "after climbing a hundred feet up a pole, one should take one more step forward"

(erhua variant) pole; rod; stick

the uppermost tip of a bamboo pole; often used metaphorically to refer to the highest point of achievement or the acme of perfection

letters; correspondence. Originally refers to bamboo slips used for writing.

To follow someone's cue or play along with their wishes; to ride someone's coattails or echo what they say to gain an advantage.

A bamboo pole or stick used by blind people to feel their way