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How do you say "to cut" in Chinese?
切
qiē
In Chinese, "to cut" is 切.
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Pronunciation
Say CHYEH with a falling tone. The pitch begins higher and drops downward.
Writing and usage
The character has four strokes with a knife radical (刀), clearly showing the cutting action and tool.
Example sentence
请切这个蔬菜。
Please cut this vegetable.
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How to remember 切
The knife radical is right there. It's a simple character, so the visual of a knife blade helps you remember it.
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- fly 飞 fēi
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- see 看 kàn
- take off 脱 tuō
- wait 等 děng
- wash 洗 xǐ
- wear 戴 dài
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Questions about 切
How do you say "to cut" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to cut" is 切. It is a noun.
How is 切 written in Chinese?
The character has four strokes with a knife radical (刀), clearly showing the cutting action and tool.
How is 切 used in a sentence?
Use 切 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 请切这个蔬菜。 (Please cut this vegetable.).
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