鎅 (jiè) - Cantonese character meaning to cut, to saw, to & specifically refers to cutting or sawing actions, particularly

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鎅 · jiè

Cantonese character meaning to cut, to saw, to slit;

specifically refers to cutting or sawing actions, particularly in glass or sheet materials.

Cantonese character meaning to cut, to saw, tospecifically refers to cutting or sawing actions, particularly

Usage highlights

Cut glassGlass cutterSaw woodCutting toolSlit openCutting line

Synonyms

  • 切— to cut, to slice
  • 割— to cut, to sever
  • 锯— to saw

Antonyms

  • 接— to join, to connect
  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 连— to link, to connect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He needs to cut the glass (鎅玻璃).
  • Use a glass cutter for this (用玻璃鎅刀).
  • The paper was slit open (張紙被鎅開).
  • Wood sawing requires skill (鎅木需要技巧).

Collocations

  • Cut glass(鎅玻璃)
  • Glass cutter(玻璃鎅刀)
  • Saw wood(鎅木)
  • Cutting tool(鎅刀)
  • Slit open(鎅開)
  • Cutting line(鎅線)

Idioms

  • Cut glass and jade(鎅玻璃玉石)
  • Saw wood and cut stone(鎅木切石)
  • Sharp blade for cutting(利刃鎅物)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in Cantonese and regional southern Chinese dialects.
  • Common in technical and trade contexts, especially glassworking and carpentry.
  • Represents specialized craftsmanship in traditional and modern industries.

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