弹夹

彈夾

dànjiā

noun #15,531

Measure Word

一个弹夹 gè

Meanings

1 ammunition clip
2 cartridge clip
3 magazine

Characters

bullet; ammunition

Examples

他换了一个新的弹夹。

Tā huàn le yīgè xīn de dànjiā.

He swapped in a new magazine.

弹夹里还剩几发子弹？

Dànjiā lǐ hái shèng jǐ fā zǐdàn?

How many rounds are left in the clip?

Tips

usage

Technically, a 弹夹 (clip) loads ammunition into a magazine, while 弹匣 (dànxiá) is the detachable magazine itself. In casual use, 弹夹 is often used for both.

Stroke Order

弹 dàn

夹 jiā