夾 (jiā) - to clip, to press from both sides, to

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jiā ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 大

慧佳

夾 · jiā

to clip, to press from both sides, to carry under the arm, to mix, to insert, to be sandwiched between

to clip, to press from both sides, to

Usage highlights

foldersandwichcliparmpitmixed feelingsinsert between

Synonyms

  • 夾住— to clamp, to hold tightly
  • 夾緊— to squeeze, to grip firmly
  • 夾雜— to mix, to intermingle

Antonyms

  • 分開— to separate, to divide
  • 釋放— to release, to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He clipped the document with a paper clip (文件夾).
  • The child carried the book under his arm (夾在腋下).
  • This is a sandwich board (夾板廣告).
  • Add some minced garlic (蒜蓉夾在裡面).

Collocations

  • folder(文件夾)
  • sandwich(三明治夾心)
  • clip(夾子)
  • armpit(腋夾)
  • mixed feelings(心情複雜夾雜)
  • insert between(夾在中間)

Idioms

  • To be caught between two sides(左右為難，進退維谷)
  • Pincer movement(夾攻之勢)
  • With mixed feelings(悲喜交夾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a person flanked by two others, representing the concept of being sandwiched or pressed from both sides.
  • Used in various compound words related to holding, clipping, or being in between, reflecting its core meaning of bilateral pressure or inclusion.

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