杠杆 (gàng gǎn): Lever (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

I used a lever to pry open the box.

He tried to pry the huge rock with a lever, but ultimately did not succeed.

This project successfully attracted a large amount of foreign investment by leveraging policy tools.

The company optimized its capital structure through financial leverage, thereby improving shareholder returns.

Don't use that rusty lever; it might not withstand the pressure.