夹子 jiāzi clip
clip; clamp; tongs; folder; wallet
How to remember 夹子: 夹 to support + 子 child = clip.
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How it is used
- A clip / clamp / clothespin / folder - 头发夹子 (tóufa jiāzi) a hair clip; 文件夹子 (wénjiàn jiāzi) a folder; 晾衣夹子 (liàngyī jiāzi) a clothespin.
- A general word for various pinching/holding tools; the 夹 (jiā) sense is 'to clamp'. Everyday.