toothpick in Chinese
toothpick in Chinese is 牙签 — toothpick means a small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
toothpick in Chinese
牙签
Pronounced: yá qiān
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.
What does "toothpick" mean?
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noun A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
"He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak."
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noun A very thin person (informal).
"After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone."
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toothpick in a sentence
- He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak.
- The waiter brought a plate of olives with toothpicks stuck in them.
- After the illness he'd become a toothpick, barely more than skin and bone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "toothpick" in Chinese?
"toothpick" in Chinese is 牙签. toothpick means: A small pointed stick used to remove bits of food from between the teeth.
How do you pronounce 牙签?
"toothpick" in Chinese is 牙签, pronounced "yá qiān".
How do you use "toothpick" in a sentence?
Example: "He chewed on a toothpick after finishing his steak." In Chinese, "toothpick" is 牙签.
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