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叉 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
fork; pitchfork; prong
to cross; be stuck
to diverge; to open (as legs)
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fork
to cross
fork
forklift truck
prong of a fork
see 牛屄[niu2 bi1]
harpoon
fool
knife and fork
trestle
char siu
fork
Notice where 叉 sits in each complete thought.
Bring me another fork, please.
Source: Tatoeba #9432396 · CC BY 2.0 FRHis legs were crossed.
Source: Tatoeba #6159421 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis boy is very good at using the knife and fork.
Source: Tatoeba #2318397 · CC BY 2.0 FRI need a clean fork.
Source: Tatoeba #13540037 · CC BY 2.0 FRA fork fell off of the table.
Source: Tatoeba #4764553 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.