nail in Chinese
nail in Chinese is 指甲, 钉子 — nail means the hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
nail in Chinese
指甲
Pronounced: zhǐ jia
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
钉子
Pronounced: dīng zi
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
What does "nail" mean?
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noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
"She painted her nails a bright shade of red."
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noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
"He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board."
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verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
"They nailed the sign to the front of the shop."
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verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
"She absolutely nailed her presentation this morning."
nail in a sentence
- She painted her nails a bright shade of red.
- He bit his nails down to the quick before the interview.
- He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board.
- The old floorboards were held down with rusty nails.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "nail" in Chinese?
"nail" in Chinese is 指甲, 钉子. nail means: The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
How do you pronounce 指甲?
"nail" in Chinese is 指甲, pronounced "zhǐ jia".
How do you use "nail" in a sentence?
Example: "She painted her nails a bright shade of red." In Chinese, "nail" is 指甲, 钉子.
Are there other ways to say "nail" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "nail": 指甲, 钉子.
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