English–Chinese
“claw” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuǎ zi
Example
今天猫用爪子抓了沙发。jīn tiān māo yòng zhuǎ zi zhuā le shā fā
Today, the cat scratched the sofa with its claws.
How to say “claw” in Chinese
“Claw” in Chinese is 爪子 (zhuǎ zi).
An animal's working hand or foot, especially where its hard, grasping tip meets the world.
Example sentences with 爪子
动物园里的熊露出爪子，看起来很危险。dòng wù yuán lǐ de xióng lù chū zhuǎ zi kàn qǐ lái hěn wēi xiǎn
The bear at the zoo is showing its claws and looks dangerous.
Tips for using 爪子
- English often separates the terms for an animal's hand or foot and its sharp tip, while this everyday Chinese noun can cover the whole paw-like part in context.