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夹住
jiāzhù
Description
“夹住”的意思是用两个东西中间把别的东西按住，不让它掉下来或跑掉。
The meaning of "夹住" is to hold something between two things so it doesn't fall or escape.
我们常常用筷子夹住食物，也可以用手指夹住东西。
We often use chopsticks to 夹住 food, and we can also use fingers to 夹住 things.
Meanings
夹住jiāzhù
to clamp, hold or pinch between two things
他用筷子夹住一块肉。
He picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks.
夹住jiāzhù
to get caught or stuck between things
我的手指被门夹住了。
My finger got caught in the door.
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Notes
- Etymology
夹 (to clamp/pinch) + 住 (resultative, indicating a firm, staying hold).
- Nuance
住 stresses that the thing is held firmly in place, not just touched.
In videos
“抽出来两片夹住卡上”
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