切割

qiē gē

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to cut

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 连接 lián jiē 连接 lián jiē to link; to join; to connect Means 'to connect' or 'to join', opposite of cutting.: to link; to join; to connect

Related words

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• 剪 jiǎn 剪 jiǎn scissors Means 'to cut with scissors or shears', while 切割 implies cutting with a tool like a knife or saw.: scissors

Synonyms

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• 切 qiē 切 qiē to cut Both mean 'to cut', but 切 is more general and can be used in more contexts.: to cut
• 分割 fēn gē 分割 fēn gē to cut up Emphasizes dividing or splitting something into parts, often used in formal or technical contexts.: to cut up

Usage notes

Collocations

切割 is often used in technical or industrial contexts, like cutting metal, glass, or using laser cutting (激光切割).

Common mistakes

Don't use 切割 for cutting with scissors or for food preparation; use 剪 for scissors and 切 for slicing food.

Example Sentences

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工人在 切割 金属板。

The worker is cutting a metal plate.

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Child Words of 切割

• 切 切 qiē: to cut
• 切 切 qiè: definitely
• 割 割 gē: to cut