English–Chinese
“insert” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchā
Example
请把钥匙插进锁里。qǐng bǎ yào shi chā jìn suǒ lǐ
Please insert the key into the lock.
How to say “insert” in Chinese
“Insert” in Chinese is 插 (chā).
A hand pushes one thing into an opening or an ongoing flow, where it becomes fixed, connected, or disruptive.
Example sentences with 插
请把SIM卡插到手机里。qǐng bǎ SIM kǎ chā dào shǒu jī lǐ
Please insert the SIM card into the phone.
Tips for using 插
- In conversation, this word can describe entering before another speaker has finished, so turn-taking context helps distinguish a normal contribution from an unwelcome one.