Memory phrase for the character: 切

切

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Meaning

to cut, to slice

Pronunciation

qiē, qiè

Explanation

Left: seven 七, right: sword 刀

Mnemonic


 
Seven swords cut.

Radicals

切 to cut, to slice
刀 knife, swordvariations are: blade 刃 and double-edged sword 刅




 Vocabulary

一切 yī qiè  everything; every; all
切磋 qiē cuō  to compare notes; to learn by interaction
切磋琢磨 qiē cuō zhuó mó  gradual improvement by slow polishing (idiom); fig. education as a gradual process
殷切 yīn qiè  ardent; eager; earnest
恳切 kěn qiè  earnest; sincere
剪切 jiǎn qiē  to shear; shearing (force)
切忌 qiè jì  to avoid as taboo; to avoid by all means
咬牙切齿 yǎo yá qiè chǐ  gnashing one's teeth (idiom); displaying extreme anger; fuming with rage between gritted teeth
切割 qiē gē  to cut
切断 qiē duàn  to cut off (a supply etc)
迫切 pò qiè  urgent; pressing
 

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