Definition
卡子 (kǎ zi) is a noun with several common meanings. When pronounced kǎ, it usually refers to small tools for clipping or fastening things, like a hairpin, clip, or fastener. It can also mean 'checkpost' or 'checkpoint', though that sense is more often pronounced qiǎ zi. Be aware of this pronunciation difference in real use. The word is made of the character 卡 (to block / to wedge) and the nominal suffix 子.
n.
clipfastenerhairpincheckpostcheckpoint (often pronounced qiǎ zi)
Examples
- 卡子。Tā yòng kǎ bǎ tóufa jiā qǐlai le.She clipped her hair up with a hairpin.
- 卡子，。Zhè zhǒng kǎ kěyǐ gùdìng zhǐzhāng, bú huì diào xiàlai.This kind of clip can hold paper in place without falling off.
- 卡子。Jìnrù kuàngqū zhīqián yào jīngguò yí gè kǎ jiǎnchá.Before entering the mining area, you must go through a checkpoint inspection.
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