触角

觸角
chùjiǎo
noun #17,516

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 antenna (of an insect)
  2. 2 feeler
  3. 3 tentacle

Characters

Literally 'touch horn' — the horn-like appendage used for sensing.

Examples

Wōniú de chùjiǎo kěyǐ gǎnzhī zhōuwéi de huánjìng.
A snail's antennae can sense the surrounding environment.
Gōngsī jiāng chùjiǎo shēnxiàngle hǎiwài shìchǎng.
The company extended its feelers into overseas markets.

Tips

usage
触角 is used literally for insect antennae and figuratively for 'reach' or 'feelers' (触角 = to extend one's reach toward). The figurative use is common in business and media contexts.

Stroke Order

chù
jiǎo