Meanings of 刽
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AI Study Notes for 刽
Picture a 'guy' (sounds like 'guì') with a sword, bravely cutting off a branch from a tree. The left radical 刀 (dāo) represents a knife, which connects directly to the idea of cutting or amputation.
This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may come off as formal or clinical. Be cautious of using it in casual contexts, as it may sound overly intense. It often appears in medical terminology or literature discussing surgery.
While 刽 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it shares components with characters related to cutting and removal, such as 刀 (knife) and 割 (to cut). Focus on recognizing the radical 刀 to understand its connection to related terms.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of cutting or amputation can carry significant cultural weight, often associated with discussions about balance and the body's integrity. Surgery is viewed with caution and respect.
Learners often confuse 刽 (guì) with 割 (gē), leading to incorrect usage in contexts where a more general term for cutting is appropriate. For example, using 刽 when simply referring to slicing vegetables instead of 割 would be incorrect.
Pronunciation of 刽
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Etymology of 刽
Phonosemantic compound. 刂 represents the meaning and 会 represents the sound. Simplified form of 劊.
knife
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Decomposition of 刽
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Grammar Patterns of 刽
刽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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____子手一刀就把他的头砍了.
The executioner cut off his head at one blow.
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Cultural Notes for 刽
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of cutting or amputation can carry significant cultural weight, often associated with discussions about balance and the body's integrity. Surgery is viewed with caution and respect.
Word Family of 刽
Compound Meaning
What does 刽子手 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 刽
While both involve cutting, 刽 (guì) specifically refers to amputation or severe cutting, often in a medical sense, whereas 割 (gē) is more general and can mean to cut or slice.