钉子

釘子

dīngzi

noun HSK 7-9 #7,352

Measure Word

一颗钉子 kē

Meanings

1 nail (metal fastener)
2 snag; obstacle (figurative)

Characters

nail; to hammer a nail

Examples

墙上钉了一颗钉子。

Qiángshàng dīng le yī kē dīngzi.

A nail was hammered into the wall.

他碰了一个钉子。

Tā pèng le yīgè dīngzi.

He hit a snag. (He was rebuffed.)

小心地上的钉子。

Xiǎoxīn dìshang de dīngzi.

Watch out for the nail on the ground.

Tips

usage

碰钉子 (pèng dīngzi) is a common idiom meaning 'to be rebuffed' or 'to hit a snag.' 钉子户 (dīngzihù) refers to a stubborn holdout who refuses to relocate.

Stroke Order

钉 dīng

子 zǐ