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爪 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
foot of a bird or animal; paw; claws
(coll.) foot of an animal or bird; (coll.) foot supporting a cooking pot etc
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paw
sharp claw
paw print
pawn
chicken feet
evil clutches
to declaw
forcipules
crampon
Xenopus
paws
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Animals that climb trees, like cats, have claws.
Source: Tatoeba #12568677 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe takes the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.
Source: Tatoeba #13549561 · CC BY 2.0 FRZiri saw a large claw mark on the oak tree.
Source: Tatoeba #13573834 · 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.