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架子
jiàzi
Description
"架子"可以指用来放东西的架子，也可以指一个人很骄傲、爱摆出的样子。
"架子" can refer to a shelf used for holding things, or to a person's proud, showy attitude.
我们常说"摆架子"，意思是一个人自以为很了不起。
We often say "摆架子", meaning someone acts as if they are very important.
Meanings
架子jiàzi
a shelf, stand, rack, or frame
书都放在这个架子上。
All the books are on this shelf.
架子jiàzi
arrogant airs; haughty manner
他当了经理就爱摆架子。
He likes to show off since he became manager.
架子jiàzi
framework; basic structure or outline
文章的架子已经搭好了。
The framework of the article is already set up.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
架 (frame/rack) + 子 (noun suffix); the airs sense is figurative.
- Nuance
"摆架子" is a common set phrase meaning to put on arrogant airs.
In videos
“这里很好的一点是它每个架子”
“装一个架子外框封住”
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