钳子 (qián zi) — pliers; forceps; tongs; clamp; tweezers
Definition
A general word for gripping/cutting hand tools — covers pliers, forceps, tweezers, tongs, and clamps. Measure word is 把; specific tool types are usually distinguished in context rather than by separate words.
noun
pliersforcepstongsclamptweezers
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 钳子。Tā yòng qián zi jiǎn duàn le nà gēn tiě sī.He used pliers to cut that wire.
- 钳子。Yī shēng yòng qián zi jiá chū le tā shǒu shàng de cì.The doctor used forceps to remove the splinter from his hand.
- 钳子。Wǒ mǎi le yì bǎ qián zi yòng lái kǎo ròu.I bought a pair of tongs to use for grilling meat.
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