鑇 (jī) - To cut & to sever

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jī ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

鑇 · jī

To cut;

to sever;

to interrupt;

to break off.

To cutto severto interrupt

Usage highlights

Cut offCut materialsInterrupt speechSever connectionBreak off relationsPrecise cutting

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 连— to connect
  • 接— to join

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The machine cuts materials precisely (机器鑇切材料).
  • He interrupted the conversation abruptly (他鑇断了对话).
  • The wire was severed cleanly (电线被鑇断了).

Collocations

  • Cut off(鑇断)
  • Cut materials(鑇料)
  • Interrupt speech(鑇言)
  • Sever connection(鑇连)
  • Break off relations(鑇交)
  • Precise cutting(精鑇)

Idioms

  • Cut the iron like mud(鑇铁如泥)
  • Decisive in cutting(当机立鑇)
  • Cut the complicated and make it simple(快刀鑇乱麻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing precise cutting or decisive action.
  • Often used in technical or literary contexts rather than everyday modern Chinese.
  • The radical 金 indicates its association with metal tools or precision instruments.

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