The Chinese word 皮夹 (píjiā), meaning "wallet," is a straightforward compound noun formed by combining two characters: 皮 (pí), meaning "leather" or "skin," and 夹 (jiā), meaning "to clip," "to clamp," or "a holder." The term is therefore a logical, descriptive construction that literally signifies a "leather clip" or "leather holder," directly referring to an object traditionally made from leather that is designed to hold and secure items like money and cards.