Common Meanings
1
qiē切
To cut or slice with a knife from top to bottom with force, like chopping vegetables or removing something; also extended to mean to learn from each other or exchange views to improve skills, like polishing a craft.
他们经常在一起切磋演技，共同进步
They often discuss and refine their acting skills together, making progress.
2
qiè切
close fitting; to be pertinent or intimate; cordial
他的话语很亲切，让人感到温暖。
His words were very cordial, making people feel warm.
Urgent; pressing; eager; keen.
我们迫切需要找到解决这个问题的办法。
We urgently need to find a solution to this problem.
Earnest; sincere; also used to mean 'absolutely' (as in 'absolutely must avoid').
他恳切地请求，希望大家能给他一个机会。
He earnestly pleaded, hoping everyone could give him a chance.
An ancient Chinese phonetic method (fanqie) where the pronunciation of a character is derived from the initial of one character and the final of another.
反切是古人一种独特的注音方法。
Fanqie is a unique phonetic notation method used by ancient people.