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    Referring to a claw or paw with 爪子 (zhuǎzi)

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    Structure

    Adjective + 爪子

    Explanation

    爪子 (zhuǎzi) means "claw" or "paw," referring to the sharp-nailed foot of an animal. It is a common noun used when describing animals or, informally, a person's hand. For example, 小爪子 means "a small paw."

    Examples

    • 小猫的爪子特别锋利，把沙发都抓坏了。

      Xiǎo māo de zhǎozi tèbié fēnglì, bǎ shāfā dōu zhuā huài le.

      The kitten's claws are extremely sharp — it scratched up the sofa.

    • 别碰它的爪子，它会咬你的。

      Bié pèng tā de zhǎozi, tā huì yǎo nǐ de.

      Don't touch its claws — it will bite you.

    • 那只小狗伸出爪子想跟我握手。

      Nà zhī xiǎo gǒu shēnchū zhǎozi xiǎng gēn wǒ wòshǒu.

      That little dog reached out its paw, wanting to shake hands with me.

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