The character 倠 (suī) is a rare term that refers to 'to cut' or 'to slice.' It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but may appear in classical texts or specific dialects. Its primary context is within literature or historical discussions, particularly when referring to actions involving cutting.
10 strokes, radical 亻, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026
倠()suī(sui1)
The character 倠 (suī) is a rare term that refers to 'to cut' or 'to slice.' It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but may appear in classical texts or specific dialects. Its primary context is within literature or historical discussions, particularly when referring to actions involving cutting.
Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, cutting or slicing can symbolize the precision and skill involved in cooking or craftsmanship, reflecting the importance placed on culinary arts and craftsmanship in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sword slicing through the air, which represents the action of cutting. The character 倠 looks like a person (亻) wielding a tool (刀) to make a precise cut, reinforcing the meaning of 'to cut or slice.' Think of 'slicing' as 'suī' to remember the pronunciation.
About 倠
倠Simplified
Traditional
10Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sword slicing through the air, which represents the action of cutting. The character 倠 looks like a person (亻) wielding a tool (刀) to make a precise cut, reinforcing the meaning of 'to cut or slice.' Think of 'slicing' as 'suī' to remember the pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Due to its rarity, 倠 is seldom used in everyday conversation and might confuse learners if used inappropriately. It's important to know that more common characters for 'cut' such as 切 (qiē) are preferred in most contexts. Be aware of the tone; pronunciation errors can lead to misunderstanding.
HSK Study Tips
As 倠 is not part of the HSK curriculum, students should focus on more frequently used synonyms like 切 (qiē) or 割 (gē) for cutting. When studying, it might be helpful to explore characters related to cooking or tools, which often involve similar actions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, cutting or slicing can symbolize the precision and skill involved in cooking or craftsmanship, reflecting the importance placed on culinary arts and craftsmanship in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 倠 with more common cutting terms like 切 (qiē) and use it incorrectly in conversation. For example, saying '我想用倠这个刀切水果' (I want to use this to cut fruit) is incorrect; instead, use 切 (qiē): '我想用这个刀切水果.'
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Cultural Notes for 倠
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In traditional Chinese culture, cutting or slicing can symbolize the precision and skill involved in cooking or craftsmanship, reflecting the importance placed on culinary arts and craftsmanship in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 倠
No, 倠 is quite rare and mostly found in classical texts.
Common synonyms include 切 (qiē) and 割 (gē), which are widely used in modern contexts.
You can associate 'suī' with 'slicing' to help recall its meaning and sound.
