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刭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
刭jǐngto cut the throatzg, 7 strokes, radical 刂
刭jǐngcut the throatunknown, 7 strokes, radical 刂
jǐng(jing3) T3
  1. 1to cut the throat
  2. 2cut the throat
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March 24, 2026

刭(剄)jǐng(jing3)

The character 刭 (jǐng) means 'to cut the throat' and is often associated with violent contexts or discussions about execution. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literature or discussions related to crime or violence.

Strokes7Radical刂
Cultural Note

The act of cutting the throat is historically significant in Chinese culture, often linked to stories of betrayal or punishment, as seen in ancient literature and operas. It reflects the serious nature of crime and justice in Chinese narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a knife (刀) slicing through the throat (喉) to remember 刭. The sharpness of the action is captured in the character itself, with its radical indicating cutting. Think of 'jǐng' sounding like 'jean,' and visualize a pair of jeans getting ripped at the throat area.

Meanings of 刭

jǐng(jing3)
1to cut the throat
2cut the throat
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About 刭

刭Simplified
剄Traditional
7Strokes
刂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 刭

Usage Notes

This term is highly formal and usually appears in literary or historical texts rather than in casual speech. Be cautious of the tone when discussing sensitive topics, as it can be quite graphic. It is often best to avoid using this term in polite conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 刭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on learning synonyms related to 'cut' (如 切, qie) that are more commonly used. Understanding the context of violence in language can also help deepen your cultural and language comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 刭 with 切 (qiē), which is more commonly used for cutting without violent connotations. Remember, 刭 specifically refers to cutting the throat and should be used with caution.

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Pronunciation of 刭

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Etymology of 刭

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

knife

Semantic (meaning)刂
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Case file: 刭

  1. 1The meaning half刂 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayknife
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 刭

IDS Structure⿰?刂
刭Full Character
=
刂dao1
left
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How to say to cut the throat in Chinese

“to cut the throat” in Chinese is刭jǐng

The character 刭 (jǐng) means 'to cut the throat' and is often associated with violent contexts or discussions about execution. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literature or discussions related to crime or violence.

When to use 刭

This term is highly formal and usually appears in literary or historical texts rather than in casual speech. Be cautious of the tone when discussing sensitive topics, as it can be quite graphic. It is often best to avoid using this term in polite conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 刭 with 切 (qiē), which is more commonly used for cutting without violent connotations. Remember, 刭 specifically refers to cutting the throat and should be used with caution.

Write 刭

刭

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Word Family of 刭

Words Containing This Character1
刭jǐngcut the throat剄
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Compound Meaning

What does 刭 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 刭

No, 刭 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mostly found in literary or historical contexts.

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