How to write 爪
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Meaning of 爪
Pinyin
zhuǎ、 zhǎo
Radical
爪
Strokes
4
Definition
claw
Usage
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爪 [zhǎo]
〈名〉
1. 指甲或趾甲：Finger nails or toe nails.
例：趾端有爪。
Example: The tip of the toe has nails.
2. 鸟兽的脚指：Claws of birds or animals.
例：鹰爪。
Example: Eagle's talons.
如: 一鳞半爪。
Example: A scale and a claw (metaphor for something incomplete).
3. 抓：To scratch or claw.
例：爪，其肤以验其生枯。
Example: Scratch its skin to test if it is alive or dead.
爪 [zhǎo]
〈动〉
1. 抓，搔：To clutch, grab, or scratch.
例：爪手翦须，修剪手指甲和胡须。
Example: Trim fingernails and the beard.
2. 剪指甲或趾甲：To trim one's nails or toes.
例：爪足(剪脚趾甲)。
Example: Trim toenails.
3. 另见 zhuǎ：See also zhuǎ.
爪 [zhuǎ]
〈名〉
1. 禽兽的脚（多指有尖甲的）：Claws of birds and beasts (often referring to sharp claws).
例：鸡爪子。
Example: Chicken claws.
2. 像爪的东西：Something claw-like.
例：这个锅有三个爪儿。
Example: This pot has three claws.
爪 [zhuǎ]
〈名〉
1. 鸟兽的脚爪：Claws of birds and animals (often used in spoken language).
Example: Claw; paw.
2. 另见 zhǎo：See also zhǎo.
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Input Method for 爪
Pinyin
zhua3
Wubi
rhyi
Cangjie
hlo
Zhengma
pv
Four Corner
72230
Unicode
U+722a
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category