Explore in 3D3D

掐

qiā

to pick (flowers); to pinch

HSK 3.0 · Level 7–9 HSK 2.0 · Level 6 verb Explore in 3D3D

Ancient forms

1 form
  1. Small sealQin–Han

Glyphs: Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Meaning

qiā qia1
  1. to pick (flowers)
  2. to pinch
  3. to nip
  4. to pinch off
  5. to clutch
  6. (slang) to fight

Words with 掐

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