qiē ㄑㄧㄝ cit3 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • to cut; to slice; to carve
  • (math.) tangential

qiè ㄑㄧㄝˋ cit3

  • definitely; absolutely (not)
  • (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!
  • to grind
  • (bound form) close to
  • (bound form) eager
  • to correspond to
  • (used to indicate that the fanqie 反切 fǎn qiè ㄈㄢˇ ㄑㄧㄝˋ system should be applied to the previous two characters)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 切 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 切! Tsk!
  • 切記! Be sure to remember!
  • 到你切了! Your turn to split!
  • 一切就绪。 Everything is ready.
  • 一切正常。 Everything's normal.

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