掐

qiā

HSK 2.0 等级 6 HSK 3.0 等级 7 动词常见

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释义

1. to pick (flowers)
2. to pinch
3. to nip
4. to pinch off
5. to clutch
6. (slang) to fight

Character focus

笔顺

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词语关系

Antonyms

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放

fàng

to put

To release or let go, opposite of pinching or clutching.

Related words

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指

zhǐ

finger

Finger, often used in actions like pinching.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 掐 (qiā) with 摘 (zhāi). 掐 implies using fingernails to pinch or break off, while 摘 means to pick by twisting or detaching without pinching. E.g., 掐花 (break a flower with nails) vs. 摘花 (pick a flower).

Formality

When meaning 'to fight', 掐 is slang and very informal, often used among close friends or in joking contexts. It should not be used in formal settings.