夹
jiā
Description
"夹"最常见的意思是用两个东西从两边把中间的东西压住，比如用筷子夹菜。
The most common meaning of "夹" is to press something in the middle using two things from both sides, like using chopsticks to pick up food.
它也可以指把东西放在两样东西中间，或者指用来夹住东西的工具。
It can also mean placing something between two things, or refer to a tool used to clamp things.
Meanings
夹jiā
to pick up or hold with chopsticks/tongs
他用筷子夹了一块肉。
He picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks.
夹jiā
to place or insert between two things
我把照片夹在书里。
I slipped the photo inside the book.
夹jiā
clip or clamp (tool for holding)
这个夹子很好用。
This clip is very useful.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
夹 implies pressing from both sides; 拿 (ná) is just holding in the hand.
- Reading
also read jiá meaning "lined/double-layered" (as in 夹衣, lined clothing).
In videos
“我也是用了一个支架夹着我的手机”
“老板说比我手上的菜夹馍也好吃很多”
“所以我现在要夹一下我的刘海”
“这个都是自己夹的咸菜”
“我现在用筷子把鸡腿从锅里夹出来，夹出来。”
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