Common Meanings
1
duō剟
To cut out, to delete, or to prune, especially text or redundant parts.
在编辑文稿时，我们应剟除冗余的部分。
When editing a manuscript, we should cut out redundant parts.
To cut off; to select or extract.
从这本厚重的书中，他只剟取了与研究主题相关的几页内容。
From this thick book, he only extracted a few pages relevant to his research topic.
To prick or pierce, typically with a sharp point, leaving a mark or small hole.
他用笔尖在纸上轻轻一剟，留下了清晰的痕迹。
He gently pricked the paper with the tip of his pen, leaving a clear mark.
To strike; to hit.
他拿起石头，剟向了远处的靶子。
He picked up a stone and struck it towards the distant target.
Superfluous or useless material; waste.
清理旧物时，他总能把剟材巧妙利用，变废为宝
When clearing out old items, he always skillfully utilizes the discarded materials, turning waste into treasure.
2
chì剟
An archaic variant of '㓼' (chì), meaning to cut, engrave, or carve.
古人常将重要之事剟刻于石碑之上
Ancient people often carved important matters onto stone tablets.