鑷 (niè) - Tweezers, forceps & to pick up with tweezers

鑷Tone 4

niè ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

念柠

鑷 · niè

Tweezers, forceps;

to pick up with tweezers;

to pluck or remove with precision.

Tweezers, forcepsto pick up with tweezersto pluck or remove with precision.

Usage highlights

TweezersForcepsPluck eyebrowsSurgical forcepsWatchmaker's tweezersElectronics tweezers

Synonyms

  • 钳— Pliers, tongs (broader tool category)
  • 夹子— Clip, clamp (general gripping tool)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Use tweezers to remove the splinter (用镊子拔刺).
  • The watchmaker uses fine forceps (镊子) for delicate repairs.
  • She carefully plucked her eyebrows (用镊子修眉).
  • Dentists use various forceps (镊子) for extractions.

Collocations

  • Tweezers(镊子)
  • Forceps(镊子)
  • Pluck eyebrows(镊眉毛)
  • Surgical forceps(手术镊)
  • Watchmaker's tweezers(钟表镊)
  • Electronics tweezers(电子镊)

Idioms

  • None directly featuring this character as a core element

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with precision crafts like watchmaking, jewelry, and surgery.
  • Historically made from metals like bronze or steel for durability.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for preparing herbs or minor procedures.

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