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March 24, 2026
刿(劌)guì(gui4)
The character 刿 (guì) generally means 'to cut' or 'to stab.' It can refer to injuring someone or something with a sharp object. This term is often used in contexts related to physical harm or the act of cutting, and can also imply a sense of aggression or violence.
Strokes8Radical刂Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of cutting or injuring can relate to practices that involve acupuncture or other methods that 'cut' through blockages in the body to promote healing. This highlights the dual nature of 刿 as both harmful and potentially beneficial.
Memory Tip
Imagine a knife (刂) cutting through a piece of fabric, representing 刿. The radical 刂 signifies cutting, and the sound 'guì' can be associated with a quick, sharp action, like a stab. Visualize a swift movement, as if a knife is gliding through the air.
Meanings of 刿
guì(gui4)
1to cut, to injure, to stab; to stick on
2cut
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About 刿
刿Simplified
劌Traditional
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刂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a knife (刂) cutting through a piece of fabric, representing 刿. The radical 刂 signifies cutting, and the sound 'guì' can be associated with a quick, sharp action, like a stab. Visualize a swift movement, as if a knife is gliding through the air.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 刿 with similar characters that imply different actions, such as 切 (qiē), which means to slice or cut in a more gentle manner. This term is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 刿伤 (guì shāng), meaning 'to injure by cutting.'
HSK Study Tips
Though 刿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other cutting-related words like 切 (qiē) and 割 (gē) at a similar level. Focus on distinguishing the nuances of cutting and injuring when learning related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of cutting or injuring can relate to practices that involve acupuncture or other methods that 'cut' through blockages in the body to promote healing. This highlights the dual nature of 刿 as both harmful and potentially beneficial.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 刿 with 切 (qiē), leading to incorrect usage in contexts that imply gentle cutting rather than injury. For example, saying 刿水果 (guì shuǐguǒ) for 'cutting fruit' is incorrect; the correct term is 切水果 (qiē shuǐguǒ).
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Cultural Notes for 刿
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of cutting or injuring can relate to practices that involve acupuncture or other methods that 'cut' through blockages in the body to promote healing. This highlights the dual nature of 刿 as both harmful and potentially beneficial.
Word Family of 刿
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刿guìcut劌
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 刿
Some synonyms include 切 (qiē) for 'to cut' and 割 (gē) for 'to slice.' However, 刿 specifically emphasizes the act of injuring or stabbing.
No, 刿 is more formal and may appear in literary or historical contexts rather than in casual conversation.
You can link the pronunciation 'guì' to the quick action of a knife cutting, as it suggests a sharp and swift movement.
