夹子

jiā zi

CL 个 gè 只 zhǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. clip
2. clamp
3. tongs
4. wallet

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 夹 jiā 夹 jiā to press from either side The character '夹' (jiā) is the core meaning 'to clip' or 'to press from both sides', from which '夹子' is derived.: to press from either side
• 钳子 qián zi 钳子 qián zi pliers Refers to pliers or tongs, typically larger tools, while '夹子' is often smaller (clips, clamps).: pliers

Usage notes

Common mistakes

夹子 (jiā zi) has a neutral tone on 'zi'. Do not pronounce it with a full tone; mispronouncing as 'jiā zǐ' may cause confusion with '夹子' (a different word meaning 'folder' or 'binder', though rare).

Example Sentences

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请用 夹子 把文件夹起来。

Please use a clip to fasten the documents together.

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Words Containing 夹子

• 胡桃夹子 胡桃夹子 hú táo jiā zi: The Nutcracker (ballet)

Child Words of 夹子

• 夹 夹 jiā: to press from either side
• 夹 夹 jiá: double-layered
• 子 子 zǐ: son