qiā

common
verb

Meaning of

拤 means to pinch (with thumb and fingers); to nip; to clutch; to grip (with both hands). Pronounced qiā.

  • to pinch (with thumb and fingers); to nip
  • to clutch; to grip (with both hands)
  • to cut off; to nip off (buds, flowers, etc.)

Character Info

Radical
Strokes11
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

qīng
qīng
qiā
le
xià
 

He pinched me gently.

ma
qiā
le
qiā
hái
zi
de
liǎn
 

Mom pinched the child's cheek.