桐杖

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Chinese

tung tree cane, walking stick
simp. and trad.
(桐杖)

Pronunciation

Noun

桐杖

  1. (Zhangzhou Hokkien) staff in former times used by the son of the deceased in a funeral procession to show filial piety

Synonyms

Adjective

桐杖

  1. (Zhangzhou Hokkien, derogatory) incompetent; incapable