夹【jiā】
HSK 5
- to press from either side
- to place in between
- to sandwich
- to carry sth under armpit
- wedged between
- between
- to intersperse
- to mix
- to mingle
- clip
- folder
- Taiwan pr. [jia2]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to press from either side
- to place in between
- to sandwich
- to carry sth under armpit
- wedged between
- between
- to intersperse
- to mix
- to mingle
- clip
- folder
This meaning refers to applying pressure to something from both sides, often to hold it in place or compress it.
This meaning describes the action of putting something in the middle of two other things.
Please place this folder between these two books.
I placed the candy between two cookies.
In this context, it indicates putting something in a position where it is surrounded by other things, often used to describe food.
We can sandwich these ingredients between the bread.
The ham is perfectly sandwiched in the sandwich.
This meaning suggests holding an object by tucking it under the arm for convenience.
He carried the book under his arm into the classroom.
This meaning implies being tightly fixed in a space between two objects.
This meaning denotes a position or space that is in the middle of two points or objects.
There are a few thick books between the two sides of the bookshelf.
This meaning refers to the action of scattering or placing different items among each other.
He interspersed many interesting performances in the event.
This meaning describes the action of combining different elements together.
Mix these vegetables and meat together to stir-fry.
This meaning reflects the action of moving freely and mixing with others in a social setting.
At the party, people moved around mingling and chatting.
She enjoys mingling with new friends at social events.
This meaning refers to using a device to hold things together or cut something.
This meaning indicates a container used for organizing papers or documents.
I put all the documents in the folder.
Please place these materials into your folder.
Generated collocations (experimental)
jiā夹cài菜to pick up food (with chopsticks)wén jiàn jiā文件夹folderjiā夹Shū书to place a book in betweenjiā céng夹层interlayerjiā zá夹杂to mix (different things)jiā夹zhāo着sandwiched betweenjiā bǎn夹板夹板jiā jī夹击to press on both sidesjiā夹qǔ取to clipjiā夹zhù住to hold tightlyjiā fèng夹缝in a narrow spacejiā xīn bǐng gān夹心饼干cream-filled cookiejiā夹zhù住de的kōng jiān空间wedge space