Definition
切 (qiē) means 'to cut, to slice' — a concrete verb for cutting fruit, cake, etc. Note that it has a separate pronunciation (qiè) with unrelated meanings like 'grind' or 'close to', so pay attention to context and pronunciation.
verb
to cutto slice
Easily confused
- 沏qīlook-aliketo steep (tea), to brew (tea)
- 且qiěsound-alike(conjunction) and, moreover (connecting clauses)
Examples
- 切。Qǐng bǎ zhège xīguā qiē chéng xiǎo kuài.Please cut this watermelon into small pieces.
- 切。Māma zhèngzài chúfáng lǐ qiē shuǐguǒ.Mom is cutting fruit in the kitchen.
- 切。Tā yòng dāo qiē le bàn ge dàngāo.He cut half the cake with a knife.
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