Word: 掐 (qiā) 掐 dictionary entry qiā to pick (flowers); to pinch; to nip; to pinch off; to clutch; to fight Full dictionary entry for 掐 Example sentences using 掐 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 我掐了自己一下，好疼！ Wǒ qiāle zìjǐ yíxià, hǎo téng! I pinched myself, and it really hurt! 把多余的嫩芽掐掉吧。 Bǎ duōyú de nènyá qiā diào ba. Pinch off the extra sprouts.