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剪

jiǎn

#2,222 most

frequent character

cut, clip, trim, wipe out, scissors

verb

noun

Example Sentences

我用剪刀剪纸。

wǒ yòng jiǎndāo jiǎnzhǐ 。

I cut paper with scissors.

请把这段视频剪短一些。

qǐng bǎ zhè duàn shìpín jiǎnduǎn yīxiē 。

Please trim this video a little shorter.

她剪了一束花。

tā jiǎnle yīshùhuā 。

She cut a bouquet of flowers.

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Words with similar meanings

Typically refers to removing a layer or skin, which can be a more specific form of cutting.

Often used in the context of making clothes or altering fabric.

Words Starting With 剪

剪刀jiǎn dāo

剪彩jiǎn cǎi

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

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