metal, wood, or bamboo pin used to fasten or hang items

A metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical or conical rod with a spiral thread; also called [[螺丝钉|螺絲釘|luo2 si1 ding1]] or [[螺丝|螺絲|luo2 si1]].

A metal fastener used to join two or more pieces together, consisting of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end.

resolute and decisive; categorical and unhesitating in speech or action. Literally means 'to chop the nail and slice the iron'

oncomelania; a kind of small freshwater snail that acts as the intermediate host for blood flukes

a thorn in one's side; someone or something that is hated or extremely annoying

A householder who refuses to move or vacate their property despite pressure from property developers or the government; a person who resists eminent domain.

to be final and unchangeable; to be a done deal

a metal fastener with a helical thread used to join objects together

A short metal pin with a large flat head used for pinning papers to a board or wall; drawing pin; pushpin

A machine used to fasten papers or book pages together with staples

a slender rod made of iron with one sharp end and one flat head, used for fastening or connecting materials

shoes with metal or rubber spikes on the sole, used by athletes to increase grip and power while running or jumping

to meet with a rebuff; to get snubbed; to encounter a setback or be given the cold shoulder

(idiom) to be a settled matter; to be decided or fixed in a way that cannot be changed

a long-handled farming tool with iron teeth used for breaking up soil or leveling land; spike-tooth rake

(figurative) a polite or indirect refusal; a tactful retort or blame

Large nail used for doors

A large nail used to fasten iron rails to wooden sleepers.

a hammer used for driving in or pulling out nails; a claw hammer

pin; peg; dowel; a nail-shaped rod used to connect or secure two components

To nail something securely; to clinch a nail so it cannot be pulled out.

a nail or dowel carved from bamboo, often used to join parts of bamboo furniture or household items

to follow someone closely and secretly; to shadow

An agricultural tool with large iron spike teeth used for breaking up soil clods and leveling the ground; usually pulled by livestock or machinery.

A tool shaped like a gun used to drive, hammer, or squeeze rivets to connect structural components, available in manual, electric, or pneumatic versions

a metal spike with two bent ends used to hold timbers together; clasp nail

The weapon used by [[猪八戒|豬八戒|zhu1 ba1 jie4]] in the classic novel "Journey to the West"

hexagon socket head cap screw

(of a quantity or size) just enough; being exactly the right amount without any excess or shortage

tack; thumbtack; pushpin; hobnail

To plant trusted followers or informants in an organization to monitor or harm opponents; to set up hidden obstacles.

nail gun; stud gun

To patch clothing; to block or stop up a hole, often used figuratively.

hammer with a forked end for removing nails

drawing pin; thumbtack; specifically used in certain dialects

short pin with a flat head used for fastening paper to a surface

to make assurance doubly sure; to take every possible precaution to ensure success

wooden peg; dowel

A metaphor used to praise loyal and selfless contributors who work hard for the common good, famously applied to the model worker [[雷锋|雷鋒|lei2 feng1]].

a thorn in one's side; used to describe a person or thing that one hates or finds unbearable

To be met with a polite or tactful refusal; literally "to bump into a soft nail".

small round magnet used on whiteboards, refrigerator doors, or similar surfaces

a small earring that is worn through a hole in the earlobe and looks like a single small stud or button

tongue ring; tongue piercing

A piece of material used to mend a hole or tear in clothing, tires, or other objects

small nail with a tiny head; corner bracket used for securing the corner of a picture frame

staple used for fastening papers; stationery item

staple remover; device used to remove staples or nails