verb · To argue, contradict, or get into a dispute with someone.

你这人怎么这么死板，非要跟我杠到底吗？

noun · A thick line, dash, or hyphen; to mark something with a thick line.

重要的内容下面要画杠。

noun · A thick pole, bar, or rod, including those historically used for carrying coffins.

他双手抓紧铁杠，用力做了一个翻转动作。

noun · To sharpen a blade, such as a knife or razor, often by stropping.

这把剃刀不快了，得杠一下。

noun · A standard, criterion, or specific level.

录取分数线就是进大学的一道杠。