指甲

zhǐ jia

HSK 6

fingernail

noun

Example Sentences

她的指甲修得很漂亮。

tāde zhǐjiǎ xiūdé hěn piàoliàng 。

Her fingernails are shaped very beautifully.

我需要去美甲店做指甲。

wǒ xūyào qù měi jiǎ diàn zuò zhǐjiǎ 。

I need to go to the nail salon to do my nails.

他的指甲上有一些亮片。

tāde zhǐjiǎ shàngyǒu yīxiē liàngpiàn 。

There are some glitter on his fingernails.

Individual Characters

finger, to point at or to

甲jia

Words with similar meanings

This is a more general term for the entire finger, while '指甲' specifically refers to the nail part.

Words Starting With 指

指导zhǐ dǎo

to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuition

指挥zhǐ huī

to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)

指令zhǐ lìng

order; command; instruction

指南针zhǐ nán zhēn

指定zhǐ dìng

to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated

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Hygiene & Personal Care

Items and actions for washing, grooming, and self-care.

Head, arms, legs, internal organs, and basic anatomy.

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