拉锁

• Pinyin: lā suǒ
• Desglose de hanzi: 拉 = 扌(hand) + 立 (stand) — pull; 锁 = 钅(metal) + 贝 (shell) — lock

Significado

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The standard term for zipper in northern China. In southern regions and Taiwan, 拉链 is more common. Both terms are understood everywhere, but regional preference exists.

Ejemplos

1. 这件外套的拉锁坏了，得找人修一下。
2. 她拉上拉锁，准备出门。
3. 买衣服的时候要注意检查拉锁是否顺滑。

Guía de uso

Contexto: clothing, daily life, shopping

Tono: casual

Correcto

• 拉锁卡住了，你帮我看看。(The zipper is stuck, can you take a look?)
• 这款包的拉锁质量很好。(The zipper on this bag is very high quality.)

Incorrecto

• 在南方或正式场合只说拉锁。(In southern China, 拉链 is more common — both are correct but regional preference exists)

Origen e historia

Compound of 拉 (pull) + 锁 (lock). Describes the action of pulling to lock the zipper.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal