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竹签
zhúqiān
Description
竹签是用竹子做的又细又尖的小棍子。
A 竹签 is a thin and pointed small stick made from bamboo.
吃烤串的时候，肉就是用竹签串起来的。
When eating grilled skewers, the meat is threaded onto 竹签.
Meanings
竹签zhúqiān
thin pointed bamboo stick or skewer
服务员，请再给我一根竹签。
Waiter, please give me another bamboo skewer.
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Notes
- Etymology
竹 (bamboo) + 签 (thin stick/label), literally a bamboo sliver.
- Nuance
竹签 is the food skewer; 牙签 is a toothpick.
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