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AI Study Notes for 刪
删除 (shānchú) vs 剪 (jiǎn) — use 刪 for more general deletion, while 删除 specifically refers to removing data or content, and 剪 focuses on cutting physical objects.
Be careful not to confuse 刪 with similar characters like 削 (xuē), which means to peel or shave. 刪 is more formal and often used in written contexts, such as editing articles or reports. Remember that 刪 is typically used with a direct object, e.g., 刪掉 (shān diào) meaning 'to delete'.
Although 刪 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with words related to editing and modification, such as 修改 (xiūgǎi - to modify). Focus on recognizing it in reading materials that discuss technology or media.
Learners often misuse 刪 when they intend to say 'to cut' in a physical sense, where 削 (xuē) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我需要刪這個紙' (Wǒ xūyào shān zhège zhǐ - I need to delete this paper) is incorrect; the correct verb would be 削.
Pronunciation of 刪
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Etymology of 刪
To cut 刂 out passages from a book 冊
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Case file: 刪
- 1The giveawayTo cut 刂 out passages from a book 冊
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to delete; to cut; to censor in Chinese
“to delete; to cut; to censor” in Chinese is刪
The character 刪 (shān) means to delete, cut, or censor something. It is commonly used in contexts such as editing text, removing unwanted items, or in discussions about censorship in media. The character highlights the action of removing or reducing content.
When to use 刪
Be careful not to confuse 刪 with similar characters like 削 (xuē), which means to peel or shave. 刪 is more formal and often used in written contexts, such as editing articles or reports. Remember that 刪 is typically used with a direct object, e.g., 刪掉 (shān diào) meaning 'to delete'.
刪 or something close to it
删除 (shānchú) vs 剪 (jiǎn) — use 刪 for more general deletion, while 删除 specifically refers to removing data or content, and 剪 focuses on cutting physical objects.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 刪 when they intend to say 'to cut' in a physical sense, where 削 (xuē) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我需要刪這個紙' (Wǒ xūyào shān zhège zhǐ - I need to delete this paper) is incorrect; the correct verb would be 削.
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Word Family of 刪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 刪
You can say '我需要刪掉這段文字' (Wǒ xūyào shān diào zhè duàn wénzì), meaning 'I need to delete this part of the text.'
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