钉子
dīng zǐ
nail
The Chinese word '钉子' is used similarly to the English word 'nail'. It can refer to the hard covering at the ends of fingers and toes or a thin pointed piece of metal that's driven into materials, like wood, to fasten them together. It can also be used metaphorically.
Example sentences using: 钉子
我需要一把钉子。
Wǒ xūyào yī bǎ dīngzi.
I need a nail.
This is a simple phrase indicating the person's need for a nail, a common tool.
钉子掉在地上了。
Dīngzi diào zài dì shàng le.
The nail fell on the ground.
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你看见我的钉子了吗？
Nǐ kànjiàn wǒ de dīngzi le ma?
Have you seen my nail?
This phrase is a question asking if the other person has seen the speaker's nail.
这钉子真锋利。
Zhè dīngzi zhēn fēnglì.
This nail is really sharp.
This sentence is an observation about the sharpness of a nail.
钉子在哪里？
Dīngzi zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the nail?
This is a simple question asking for the location of a nail.
我的钉子生锈了。
Wǒ de dīngzi shēng xiù le.
My nail has rusted.
This phrase indicates that the speaker's nail has rust on it.
钉子太短了。
Dīngzi tài duǎn le.
The nail is too short.
This sentence is an observation about the length of a nail, stating that it is short.
钉子掉进水里了。
Dīngzi diào jìn shuǐ lǐ le.
The nail fell into the water.
This phrase describes a situation where a nail has fallen into water.
不要踩到钉子。
Bùyào cǎi dào dīngzi.
Don't step on the nail.
This is a caution directing someone not to step on a nail.
我的口袋里有钉子。
Wǒ de kǒudài lǐ yǒu dīngzi.
There is a nail in my pocket.
This phrase shares that there is a nail in the speaker's pocket.