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    Expressing to nail or to pin with 钉 (dīng)

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    Explanation

    钉 (dīng/dìng) is a word that can function as both a noun meaning 'nail' or 'tack' and a verb meaning 'to nail' or 'to pin down.' As a verb (pronounced dìng), it describes the action of fastening something with a nail or pin.

    Examples

    • 他把那幅画钉在了墙上。

      tā bǎ nà fú huà dīng zài le qiáng shàng.

      He nailed that painting to the wall.

    • 帮我把这块木板钉牢一点。

      bāng wǒ bǎ zhè kuài mùbǎn dīng láo yīdiǎn.

      Help me nail this wooden board down more securely.

    • 她用图钉把照片钉在了公告栏上。

      tā yòng túdīng bǎ zhàopiàn dīng zài le gōnggào lán shàng.

      She pinned the photo to the bulletin board with a thumbtack.

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