jiānguǒ jiá
nutcracker
In Chinese, '坚果夹' is a term used for devices or tools designed to open nutshells. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, similar to how 'nutcracker' is used in English.
Wǒ fāxiàn wǒ de jiānguǒ jiá bùjiànle.
I found that my nutcracker is missing.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that his or her nutcracker has disappeared or is not where it is expected to be.
Nǐ yòngguò wǒ de jiānguǒ jiá ma?
Have you used my nutcracker?
The speaker is inquiring whether the listener has at some point utilized his or her nutcracker.
Jiānguǒ jiá shì yīgè hěn yǒuyòng de gōngjù.
A nutcracker is a very useful tool.
The speaker is describing the utility of the nutcracker as a tool.
Búyào wàngjì mǎi jiānguǒ jiá.
Don't forget to buy a nutcracker.
The speaker is reminding the listener to purchase a nutcracker.
Jiānguǒ jiá zài nǎ'er?
Where is the nutcracker?
The speaker is asking about the whereabouts of a nutcracker.
Jiānguǒ jiá bèi wǒ nòng huàile.
I broke the nutcracker.
The speaker is admitting to damaging or breaking a nutcracker.
Wǒ shǐyòng jiānguǒ jiá dǎkāi jiānguǒ.
I use a nutcracker to open nuts.
The speaker is explaining how to use a nutcracker to open nuts.
Wǒ yào bǎ jiānguǒ jiá dài dào wǎnhuì shàng.
I'm going to take the nutcracker to the party.
The speaker is expressing the intention to carry a nutcracker to a social gathering.
Wǒ xūyào zhǎo yīgè jiānguǒ jiá.
I need to find a nutcracker.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a need to locate a nutcracker.
Wǒ bǎ jiānguǒ jiá liú zài bàngōngshìle.
I left the nutcracker in the office.
The speaker is saying that he or she has left the nutcracker in a workplace or office.