插入 (chā rù) — to insert, to plug in

Definition

'Insert' — a transitive verb for putting something into a space, text, or device (e.g. inserting a card, plugging in a charger, adding a passage). Pairs with the 把 construction when the inserted object is specific and definite.

verb
to insertto plug in

Examples

  • 插入。
    Qǐng bǎ kǎ chā rù jī qì lǐ.
    Please insert the card into the machine.
  • 插入。
    Tā bǎ chōng diàn qì chā rù le chā zuò.
    He plugged the charger into the socket.
  • ，插入。
    Shěn gǎo shí, tā zài wén zhōng chā rù le yí duàn píng lùn.
    While reviewing, he inserted a comment in the text.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
补充bǔchōngVerb + complement

An action followed by its result or direction.

插chāinsert
入rùenter

“插” means to insert and “入” means to enter, together giving insert or plug in.

Characters in this word

No reliable origin is recorded for this character.

Open 插 →

An abstract idea shown by a mark or a diagram rather than by a picture of an object.

入 is drawn as an arrowhead, indicating 'to enter'.

Open 入 →

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