鍓 (jí) - Clip & to clip or cut with scissors

鍓Tone 2

jí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

鍓 · jí

Clip;

to clip or cut with scissors;

to trim.

Clipto clip or cut with scissorsto trim.

Usage highlights

Clip with scissorsTrim hairClip nailsCut paperPrune plantsTrim edges

Synonyms

  • 剪— to cut with scissors; scissors
  • 切— to cut; to slice
  • 裁— to cut out; to trim

Antonyms

  • 接— to connect; to join
  • 连— to link; to connect
  • 粘— to stick; to glue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Use scissors to clip the paper (用剪刀鍓纸).
  • She needs to trim her hair (她需要鍓头发).
  • The gardener clips the hedges regularly (园丁定期鍓树篱).

Collocations

  • Clip with scissors(用剪刀鍓)
  • Trim hair(鍓头发)
  • Clip nails(鍓指甲)
  • Cut paper(鍓纸)
  • Prune plants(鍓植物)
  • Trim edges(鍓边)

Idioms

  • Clip wings and trim feathers(鍓翅修羽)
  • Trim excess and simplify complexity(鍓繁就简)
  • Cut and polish with care(精鍓细琢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in technical or specific contexts related to cutting and trimming.
  • It appears more commonly in written form than in daily spoken language in modern usage.
  • The character contains the metal radical 钅, suggesting historical association with metal cutting tools.

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