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刈 (yì) vs 割 (gē) — use 刈 when referring specifically to harvesting or mowing, while 割 is more general for cutting.
When using 刈, it is important to remember that it often describes a specific action of cutting plants rather than cutting other objects. Common collocations include 刈草 (yì cǎo, to mow grass) or 刈麦 (yì mài, to reap wheat). Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to agriculture to prevent confusion.
As 刈 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students should focus on its agricultural context and connect it to other related terms like 剪 (jiǎn, to cut) and 收割 (shōu gē, to harvest). This will enhance their vocabulary around farming.
Learners often confuse 刈 with 剪 (jiǎn), which means 'to cut' in a more general sense. For example, saying 刈头发 (yì tóufǎ, to cut hair) is incorrect; instead, use 剪头发 (jiǎn tóufǎ).
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Etymology of 刈
knife
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Case file: 刈
- 1The meaning half刂 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half乂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayknife
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to cut off, to reap, to mow; sickle in Chinese
“to cut off, to reap, to mow; sickle” in Chinese is刈
The character 刈 (yì) means 'to cut off' or 'to reap,' typically associated with harvesting grass or crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when referring to mowing or cutting down plants with a sickle. This character conveys a sense of action and labor related to the harvest season.
When to use 刈
When using 刈, it is important to remember that it often describes a specific action of cutting plants rather than cutting other objects. Common collocations include 刈草 (yì cǎo, to mow grass) or 刈麦 (yì mài, to reap wheat). Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to agriculture to prevent confusion.
刈 or something close to it
刈 (yì) vs 割 (gē) — use 刈 when referring specifically to harvesting or mowing, while 割 is more general for cutting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 刈 with 剪 (jiǎn), which means 'to cut' in a more general sense. For example, saying 刈头发 (yì tóufǎ, to cut hair) is incorrect; instead, use 剪头发 (jiǎn tóufǎ).
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Grammar Patterns of 刈
刈 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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未得我的许可就拿走我的____草机――这是多么可耻的行为呵!
What cool behaviour - taking my lawn - mower without asking my permission!
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Frequently Asked Questions about 刈
Generally, 刈 is specific to cutting or harvesting plants, so it is best to use it within agricultural contexts.
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