切
Meaning:
to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager
HSK 4
Frequency:
#601
Pinyin:
qiè
Strokes:
4
Radical:
刀
How to Write 切 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "切" in Chinese
The Chinese character 切 (qiè) means "to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 切 include: 一切, 内切, 冷切.
📚 Words and Phrases with 切
Common words containing this character
一切
everything
HSK 2
内切
(math.) to inscribe
HSK 2
冷切
cold cuts
HSK 2
切中
to hit the target (esp. in argument); to strike home
HSK 2
切入
to cut into; to penetrate deeply into (a topic, area etc)
HSK 2
剪切
to cut (with scissors or similar tool); to shear
HSK 2
剀切
cogent; to the point
HSK 2
划切
to slice
HSK 2
反切
traditional system expressing the phonetic value of a Chinese character using two other characters, the first for the initial consonant, the second for the rhyme and tone
HSK 2
密切
close
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: knife
Semantic component: 刀
Phonetic component: 七
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "切"?
- The pinyin is qiè
- How many strokes does "切" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "切" mean?
- to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager
- What is the radical of "切"?
- The radical is "刀"