The Chinese word 插 means “to insert” or “to plug in”. It is commonly used to describe the act of inserting or plugging in an object into a socket, hole, or other receptacle. For example, 插头 refers to a plug, and 插座 refers to a socket or outlet. The word can also be used in a figurative sense, such as 插手, which means to interfere or meddle in someone else’s affairs. Overall, 插 is a versatile word with a range of practical and metaphorical uses in Chinese.
Translation
Verb: to insert, to stick in
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他把钥匙插进锁里 | tā bǎ yàoshi chā jìn suǒ lǐ | He inserted the key into the lock |
| 她把花插在花瓶里 | tā bǎ huā chā zài huāpíng lǐ | She put the flowers in the vase |
| 他插了一张新的光盘 | tā chā le yì zhāng xīn de guāngpán | He put in a new CD |
| 她插了一根针 | tā chā le yì gēn zhēn | She threaded a needle |
| 他插队了 | tā chāduì le | He cut in line |
| 她插了一句话 | tā chā le yì jù huà | She interjected a comment |
| 他插了一段音乐 | tā chā le yì duàn yīnyuè | He inserted a piece of music |
| 她插了一个笑话 | tā chā le yí gè xiàohuà | She told a joke |
HSK
插 is part of HSK Level 5 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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