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

HSK 6
Gōngsī jiāng chùjiǎo shēn xiàng le hǎiwài shìchǎng.
The company extended its feelers into overseas markets.
HSK 7-9
Wōniú de chùjiǎo kěyǐ gǎnzhī zhōuwéi de huánjìng.
A snail's antennae can sense the surrounding environment.

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