Definition
架子 (jià zi) has two meanings: a physical shelf/frame/stand (generic term) and abstract 'airs/arrogance' (摆架子). For physical structures, it is a general word, while 架/框/骨架/支架/框架 have more specific uses (classifier, frame, skeleton, support, framework). For arrogance, 架子 is negative (putting on airs), whereas 骄傲 can be positive pride or negative arrogance.
noun
shelfframestandairsarrogance (often in 摆架子)
Easily confused
- 夹子jiā zisound-alikeclip, clamp, tongs
Examples
- 架子。Qiáng shàng yǒu yí gè mù jià zi.There is a wooden shelf on the wall.
- ，。Tā zǒng xǐhuan bǎi jià zi, dàjiā dōu bú tài yuànyì hé tā láiwǎng.He always likes to put on airs, so people are reluctant to associate with him.
- 架子。Tā zuò le yí gè tiě jià zi lái fàng gōngjù.He made an iron shelf to store tools.
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