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插翅难逃

Word · VerbTraditional插

insert; thrust into; interpose

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to insert; to thrust something into

Used for inserting physical objects like a key, plug, or flower.

Qǐng请
bǎ把
yào钥
shi匙
chā插
jìn进
suǒ锁
kǒng孔
 。

Please insert the key into the keyhole.

Tā她
bǎ把
huā花
chā插
zài在
huā花
píng瓶
lǐ里
 。

She put the flowers in the vase.

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Jì记
de得
chā插
shàng上
diàn电
yuán源
 。

Remember to plug in the power.

2.

verb

to interpose; to participate; to get involved

Often used in contexts like joining a conversation or line.

Tā他
chā插
huà话
shuō说
 :
 “
Wǒ我
yě也
xiǎng想
qù去
 。
 ”

He interjected, 'I want to go too.'

Qǐng请
bù不
yào要
chā插
duì队
 。

Please don't cut in line.

3.

verb

to plant (crops)

Specifically for planting seedlings or crops like rice.

Chūn春
tiān天
shì是
chā插
yāng秧
de的
jì季
jié节
 。

Spring is the season for transplanting rice seedlings.