Meanings of 夹子
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夹子 (jiāzi) vs 夹板 (jiābǎn): use 夹子 for tools that hold items together, while 夹板 refers specifically to a clamping board or jig.
Common mistakes include confusing 夹子 with similar tools, such as using '剪刀' (scissors) when referring to a clip. This word is informal and widely used in everyday contexts. Remember the correct tone: the first syllable is pronounced with a high level tone (jia1) and the second with a rising tone (zi5).
As an HSK 5 word, 夹子 connects with other words related to tools and everyday items. Focus on its usage in different contexts, such as cooking or office supplies, and practice sentences to solidify understanding.
Learners often misuse 夹子 to refer to scissors, as in '我用夹子剪纸' (I use a clip to cut paper), which should be corrected to '我用剪刀剪纸' (I use scissors to cut paper). Additionally, confusing it with '夹克' (jacket) can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 夹子
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Component Characters
How to say clip in Chinese
“clip” in Chinese is夹子
夹子 (jiāzi) refers to a tool or object used to hold or secure items together. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as in cooking (like tongs), stationery (like a clip or folder), and even in finance (as in a wallet). The word conveys the core idea of clamping, holding, or securing things tightly.
When to use 夹子
Common mistakes include confusing 夹子 with similar tools, such as using '剪刀' (scissors) when referring to a clip. This word is informal and widely used in everyday contexts. Remember the correct tone: the first syllable is pronounced with a high level tone (jia1) and the second with a rising tone (zi5).
夹子 or something close to it
夹子 (jiāzi) vs 夹板 (jiābǎn): use 夹子 for tools that hold items together, while 夹板 refers specifically to a clamping board or jig.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 夹子 to refer to scissors, as in '我用夹子剪纸' (I use a clip to cut paper), which should be corrected to '我用剪刀剪纸' (I use scissors to cut paper). Additionally, confusing it with '夹克' (jacket) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 夹子
夹子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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被____夹住腿的狐狸
a fox with its leg in a trap
Example Sentences for 夹子 (1)
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a fox with its leg in a trap
Frequently Asked Questions about 夹子
夹子 can be found in kitchens as tongs, in offices as paper clips, and in study materials as folders.
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