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爪子 (zhuǎ zi) — (animal's) claw

Definition

爪子 is an animal's claw (bird, cat, etc.) — sharp and used for grabbing or tearing. Different from 指甲, which is a fingernail or toenail on a hand or foot.

noun
(animal's) claw
Measure word · 只

Examples

  • 爪子。
    Yīng de zhuǎ zi fēi cháng fēng lì.
    The eagle's claws are very sharp.
  • 爪子。
    Xiǎo xīn bié bèi tā de zhuǎ zi zhuā dào.
    Be careful not to get scratched by its claws.
  • 爪子。
    Zhè zhī niǎo de zhuǎ zi yòu xì yòu cháng.
    This bird's claws are both thin and long.

Origin

Derived word
构词法gòucífǎ
后缀hòuzhuìSuffix

A fixed syllable at the end that turns the word into a noun, a person, a place or the like.

爪zhuǎclaw
子zǐending

爪 names a claw, and 子 makes the everyday name for an animal's claw.

Characters in this word

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

爪 originally drew a human hand reaching down to grab, with the fingers pointing from above.

Open 爪 →

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

子 is drawn as a baby with a large head, arms stretched out, and legs wrapped in a blanket.

Open 子 →
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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9Body Parts

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