forked branch; wooden pitchfork
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
forked branch of a tree; crotch where branches diverge
Refers to the natural bifurcation of tree limbs, often used as a place for birds to perch or for hanging objects.
Wū乌
yā鸦
tíng停
zài在
shù树
yā丫
chà杈
shàng上
xiū休
xi息
。
The crow stopped to rest on the fork of the tree branch.
Zhè这
gè个
yā丫
chà杈
zhèng正
hǎo好
kě可
yǐ以
guà挂
qiū秋
qiān千
。
This fork is perfect for hanging a swing.
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Sōng松
shǔ鼠
zài在
yā丫
chà杈
jiān间
tiào跳
lái来
tiào跳
qù去
。
The squirrel jumped back and forth between the branches.
noun
wooden pitchfork; agricultural fork with prongs
A traditional farming implement made of hardwood, used for lifting hay, straw, or other agricultural materials.
Tā他
yòng用
yā丫
chà杈
bǎ把
gān干
cǎo草
tiāo挑
dào到
chē车
shàng上
。
He used the wooden fork to lift the hay onto the cart.
Zhè这
gè个
yā丫
chà杈
shì是
yòng用
zǎo枣
mù木
zuò做
de的
，
hěn很
jiē结
shi实
。
This wooden fork is made of jujube wood and is very sturdy.
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Nóng农
mín民
men们
yòng用
yā丫
chà杈
zhěng整
lǐ理
mài麦
duò垛
。
The farmers used pitchforks to arrange the wheat stacks.