切 — meaning in English
qiē
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English meaning
- carve verb To cut something, especially to shape it artistically or to slice cooked meat.
- cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
- hew verb To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
- sever verb To cut off or separate something completely, often abruptly.
- shred noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.
Senses
切 is used for these senses in English:
- carve To shape to sculptural effect; to produce (a work) by cutting, or to cut (a material) into a finished work, especially with cuts that are curved rather than only straight slices.
- cut To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
- hew (ambitransitive) To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
- shred To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.
carve — full definition
- verb To cut something, especially to shape it artistically or to slice cooked meat.
- verb To create or establish something, especially with effort, such as a reputation or path.
cut — full definition
- verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
- verb To reduce or remove part of something.
- noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
- noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
- noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.