切 Stroke Order — How to Write 切
切 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刀, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
切 Radical and Character Components
切 is a phono-semantic compound: 刀 (knife) carries the meaning, while 七 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刀 + 2 more strokes
切 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiē
- qiè
Meanings of 切 in Chinese
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.
Common Words and Phrases with 切
1
Deformation of a material where parallel layers slide past each other due to two parallel forces acting in opposite directions.
在材料科学中，研究切变对金属疲劳的影响非常重要。
In materials science, it is very important to study the effect of shear on metal fatigue.
2
To gnash one's teeth, indicating extreme anger.
他听到自己的劳动成果被别人窃取，气得切齿，却又无可奈何。
He heard that his hard work had been stolen by others, clenching his teeth in anger, yet feeling helpless.
3
To surgically remove an organ or part of the body.
医生建议他切除病变的阑尾。
The doctor recommended excising his diseased appendix.
4
to learn from each other by exchanging views; to compare notes.
为了提高编程能力，他们经常聚在一起切磋技术难题。
To improve their programming skills, they often gather to exchange ideas and refine solutions to technical challenges.
5
To learn from each other by discussing and exchanging ideas, refining skills or knowledge through mutual study and practice.
为了在即将到来的创新大赛中脱颖而出，团队成员们每天都聚在一起，对项目方案进行切磋琢磨。
To stand out in the upcoming innovation competition, the team members gather every day to mutually discuss and refine their project proposal.
6
point of tangency
在工业设计中，巧妙地利用曲线的切点可以创造出既美观又符合人体工学的流畅造型。
In industrial design, skillfully utilizing the curve's inflection points can create fluid shapes that are both aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic.
7
to cut off; to sever; to break (a connection)
我们必须切断不必要的开支，以确保项目顺利进行。
We must cut off unnecessary expenses to ensure the project proceeds smoothly.
8
Deeply felt pain or suffering, often experienced personally.
失去相伴多年的爱宠，让他体会到了切肤之痛。
Losing his beloved pet that had been with him for many years, he experienced a deeply personal and profound pain.
9
To cut or sever, especially metal materials.
工人们使用专业的设备对钢板进行精确切割，以确保部件的尺寸符合要求
Workers use specialized equipment to precisely cut the steel plates, ensuring the component dimensions meet requirements.
10
A deep-seated and bitter hatred, often described as hatred that cuts to the bone.
他一直无法原谅对手当年的背叛，两人之间已是切骨之仇。
He could never forgive his opponent's betrayal that year, and a deeply ingrained hatred now existed between them.
11
to closely fit or suit; to be highly appropriate
他的建议切合实际，很有参考价值。
His suggestion is practical and highly valuable for reference.
12
Impassioned and extreme (referring to words or rhetoric).
他的言辞过于切激，让听众感到不适。
His language was overly aggressive, which made the audience uncomfortable.
13
Be sure to keep in mind; remember firmly.
切记，饭前洗手是保持个人卫生的重要一步。
It's crucial to remember that washing your hands before meals is an important step to maintain personal hygiene.
14
Must avoid at all costs; absolutely do not.
考试时切忌抄袭。
It is strictly forbidden to cheat during exams.
15
very close; very much in line with
这个设计理念切近自然，让人感到舒适
This design concept closely approaches nature, making people feel comfortable.
16
A cut, notch, or incision (especially surgical); also, slang, jargon, or secret code words used by a particular group or profession.
医生在患者皮肤上做了个小切口来取出异物。
The doctor made a small incision on the patient's skin to remove the foreign object.
More words with 切
- pò迫qiè切urgent, pressing
- cāo操qiè切act hastily, be rash
- jiǎn剪qiē切Cut
- kěn恳qiè切earnest and sincere
- qī凄qiè切Mournful; sad and sorrowful.
- shì适qiè切appropriate; fitting; suitable
- yīn殷qiè切Eager, Fervent
- què确qiè切Exact and precise; definite.
- kǎi恺qiè切sincere, heartfelt
- pín频qiè切frequent and eager
- xiāo削qiē切cut, shear
- zhì挚qiè切sincere; true and ardent
- qiē切cài菜cut vegetables, chop vegetables
- qiē切chéng成cut into, chop into
- mì密qiè切Close, Intimate
- qiē切kāi开cut open, slice open
- qiè切wù勿Never, Must not
- qīn亲qiè切Kind, Friendly
- xián弦qiē切jiǎo角angle between tangent and chord
- yí一qiè切everything, all
Idioms with 切
- qiè切chǐ齿tòng痛hèn恨gnash teeth in bitter hatred
- qiè切chǐ齿tòng痛xīn心gnash teeth in bitter anguish
- qiè切hé合shí实jì际realistic and practical
- qiè切qiè切cǐ此bù布Let this be solemnly proclaimed
- qiè切qiè切shí实shí实earnestly and conscientiously
- qiè切qiè切xì细yǔ语to whisper softly
- qiè切shēn身tǐ体huì会personal firsthand experience
- qiè切zhòng中shí时bì弊criticize current social ills incisively
- qiè切zhòng中yào要hài害hit the nail on the head
- ào傲nì睨yī一qiè切look down on everything with disdain
- bù不gù顾yī一qiè切disregard everything
- bù不qiè切shí实jì际unrealistic or impractical
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Open the tool →Questions about 切
What does 切 mean in Chinese?
切 (qiē) means “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” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 切?
切 has 2 pronunciations: qiē, qiè.
How many strokes does 切 have?
切 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 切?
切 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 刀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 切?
The radical of 切 is 刀, and 切 is a phono-semantic compound.
