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插

chā
verb HSK 5 #2,101

Meanings

  1. 1 to insert; to stick in
  2. 2 to interpose; to cut in (a conversation)

Characters

插
chā
to insert; to stick in
扌(hand) + right component — inserting something with the hand

Examples

把钥匙插进锁里。
Bǎ yàoshi chā jìn suǒ lǐ.
Insert the key into the lock.
花瓶里插着几朵花。
Huāpíng lǐ chā zhe jǐ duǒ huā.
A few flowers are arranged in the vase.
别插嘴，让他说完。
Bié chāzuǐ, ràng tā shuō wán.
Don't interrupt, let him finish.
把充电器插上。
Bǎ chōngdiànqì chā shàng.
Plug in the charger.

Tips

usage
插嘴 (chāzuǐ) = to interrupt/cut into a conversation (literally 'insert mouth'). 插队 (chāduì) = to cut in line — very frowned upon!
memory
The hand radical 扌 on the left shows it's an action done with the hand — sticking something in.

Stroke Order

插 chā