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剪 (jiǎn): to cut

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to cut
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
11
Radical
刀
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (bound form) scissors or similar tool
  • to cut as with scissors
  • (bound form) to wipe out
  • to exterminate
  • to edit (video
  • surname Jian

Chinese explanation

  • 用剪刀等工具把东西分开或去掉不需要的部分,如剪头发、剪纸
  • 指像剪刀一样的东西或动作,如夹剪
  • 作为姓氏使用。

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11 strokes

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Example sentences

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She first used scissors to cut that old photo into two halves, and then put one half into the envelope.

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To do a craft, my younger brother cut a little rabbit out of colored paper and stuck it on the card.

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Mom reminded me to be careful when cutting my nails, not to cut into the flesh.

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The barber asked how I wanted it cut, and I said just trim it a little shorter.

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The most crucial part of this interview video was cut out, so the audience didn't hear his true thoughts.

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