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插
chā
Description
「插」是一个动词，意思是把东西放进或推进另一个东西里面。
"插" is a verb meaning to put or push something into another thing.
比如把花放进花瓶，或者把电线连到插座，都可以用「插」。
For example, putting flowers into a vase or plugging a wire into a socket can both use "插".
Meanings
插chā
to insert; to stick in; to plug in
请把插头插进插座。
Please plug the plug into the socket.
插chā
to interject; to insert oneself (into a conversation or line)
别插队，请排队。
Don't cut in line, please queue up.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
插 stresses putting something into a narrow space; 放 is simply to place.
- Etymology
the 扌 (hand) radical marks it as a hand action.
In videos
“玫瑰花插在花瓶里它插在花瓶里”
“它是古代啊中国的女人插在头上的啊”
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