chāxiāo

插销

Word · NounTraditional插銷

metal latch/bolt; plug

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

metal bolt or latch (for doors, windows)

A physical security device used to fasten doors or windows.

Wǎn晚
shàng上
shuì睡
jiào觉
qián前
jì记
de得
chā插
shàng上
chā插
xiāo销
 。

Remember to bolt the latch before going to bed at night.

Chuāng窗
hu户
de的
chā插
xiāo销
huài坏
le了
 ,
guān关
bù不
yán严
 。

The window latch is broken and won't close tightly.

2.

noun

plug; connector

An electrical connector that fits into a socket to provide power.

Zhè这
ge个
diàn电
qì器
de的
chā插
xiāo销
shì是
sān三
jiǎo脚
de的
 。

This appliance has a three-prong plug.

Bǎ把
chā插
xiāo销
cóng从
chā插
zuò座
shàng上
bá拔
xià下
lái来
 。

Unplug the plug from the socket.