剪彩

jiǎn cǎi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 剪断 jiǎn duàn 剪断 jiǎn duàn to cut 剪断指将连接物分离，剪彩强调仪式性剪彩带。: to cut
• 彩带 cǎi dài 彩带 cǎi dài colored ribbon 彩带是剪彩仪式中被剪断的装饰带。: colored ribbon

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“为……剪彩”搭配，如“为开幕式剪彩”。

Common mistakes

剪彩是不及物动词，不能说“剪彩彩带”，应说“为某活动剪彩”。

Example Sentences

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市长将为新图书馆 剪彩 。

The mayor will cut the ribbon for the new library.

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Child Words of 剪彩

• 剪 剪 jiǎn: scissors
• 彩 彩 cǎi: (bright) color