"forefinger" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 食指

Definition

食指是紧挨着拇指的手指，也叫做“指示指”，通常用来指东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

在英语中，“forefinger”和“index finger”指的是同一根手指，日常口语更常说“index finger”。中文通常只用“食指”。

Examples

She pointed with her forefinger at the map.

她用**食指**指着地图。

Your forefinger is next to your thumb.

你的**食指**在拇指旁边。

He cut his forefinger while cooking.

他做饭时割伤了**食指**。

Most people use their forefinger to press buttons or touch screens.

大多数人用**食指**按按钮或触摸屏。

She wore a ring on her forefinger for style.

她为了时尚把戒指戴在**食指**上。

If your forefinger hurts, it's hard to write or type.

如果**食指**疼，写字或打字会很难。