nip6鑷镊

Jyutpingnip6

Yalenihp

Definition

Tweezers, nippers, or forceps; to nip or pluck out.

tweezers; forceps; tongs
to nip; to pinch; to pluck out

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How it's used

While the character 鑷 refers to the tool, in casual speech, people often use the more descriptive term 眉鉗 when referring to eyebrow tweezers. The verb form is frequently used in contexts involving grooming or removing small objects like splinters or stray hairs. It is a precise term that is understood by everyone but is less common in daily banter compared to general tool names.

Measure word

baa2把bá

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我wan2搵faan1返baa2把nip6鑷ceot1出lai4嚟hou2好m4唔hou2好？

Could you help me find the tweezers?

keoi5佢jung6用nip6鑷bat6拔zau2走zo2咗tiu4條ci3刺。

He used tweezers to pull out the splinter.

Common phrases

mei4眉kim4鉗

eyebrow tweezers

jung6用nip6鑷

to use tweezers

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 鑷 with 鉗, which is a general term for pliers or larger metal tools. Use 鑷 specifically for small, delicate precision tools used for plucking or picking up tiny items.