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叉 (chā): fork; to cross, to fork

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HSK 6noun, verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
fork; to cross, to fork
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun, verb
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • fork
  • pitchfork
  • prong
  • pick
  • cross
  • intersect
  • "X"

Chinese explanation

  • 一头有两个或更多长齿的用具,用来叉取食物或其它东西
  • 用这种用具取物或扎住东西的动作,如叉鱼、叉水果
  • 两腿分开成角度的样子,如叉开腿
  • 也指交叉或打叉的符号。

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Example sentences

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When eating Western food, hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right.

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Waiter, please bring me a clean fork; this one fell on the floor.

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Mom put the fruit forks on the plate so guests can easily eat watermelon.

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It's not very convenient to eat noodles with a fork; let's use chopsticks instead.

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He searched around the kitchen and finally found a fork to toss the salad.

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