English–Chinese

“fingernail” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǐ jiǎ

Example

我剪了指甲。wǒ jiǎn le zhí jiǎ

I cut my fingernails.

Illustration for 指甲 (fingernail)

How to say “fingernail” in Chinese

“Fingernail” in Chinese is 指甲 (zhǐ jiǎ).

A hard natural plate that caps a fingertip, shielding it while providing a surface for grooming and decoration.

Full entry for 指甲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 指甲

他有咬指甲的习惯。tā yǒu yǎo zhí jiǎ de xí guàn

He has a habit of biting his fingernails.

Tips for using 指甲

  • The English word "nail" also names a metal fastener, but the Chinese word here refers to the body part rather than hardware.

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