claw in Chinese
claw in Chinese is 指甲, 爪, 豎琴 — claw means a sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
claw in Chinese
指甲
Pronounced: zhǐ jia
爪
Pronounced: zhǎo
A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
豎琴
Pronounced: shù qín
A foot equipped with such.
剪刀
Pronounced: jiǎn dāo
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
抓
Pronounced: zhuā
To scratch or to tear at.
What does "claw" mean?
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noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
"The eagle's claws locked onto the branch."
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noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
"The lobster snapped its claw shut."
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verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).
"The dog clawed at the door to be let out."
claw in a sentence
- The eagle's claws locked onto the branch.
- The cat left claw marks all over the sofa.
- The lobster snapped its claw shut.
- The dog clawed at the door to be let out.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "claw" in Chinese?
"claw" in Chinese is 指甲, 爪, 豎琴. claw means: A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
How do you pronounce 指甲?
"claw" in Chinese is 指甲, pronounced "zhǐ jia".
How do you use "claw" in a sentence?
Example: "The eagle's claws locked onto the branch." In Chinese, "claw" is 指甲, 爪, 豎琴.
Are there other ways to say "claw" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "claw": 指甲, 爪, 豎琴, 剪刀, 抓.
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