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剁 (duò) vs 切 (qiē) — use 剁 when emphasizing a forceful chopping action, while 切 is used for more precise cutting.
Be careful not to confuse 剁 with 切 (qiē), which means to cut without the pounding action. Generally, 剁 is used in informal contexts, particularly in cooking. Remember to use it with the right objects, as in '剁肉' (chop meat) or '剁手' (chop off a hand).
While 剁 is not officially in the HSK curriculum, it can help students understand related cooking vocabulary. Focus on how it connects with other cooking terms in Chinese, such as 切 (qiē) and 削 (xiāo).
Learners often confuse 剁 with 切 (qiē). For example, saying '我切肉' (I cut meat) instead of '我剁肉' (I chop meat) may lead to misunderstandings about the cooking method being used.
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Etymology of 剁
Phonosemantic compound. 刂 represents the meaning and 朵 represents the sound.
knife
Origin
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Decomposition of 剁
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How to say to chop by pounding, to hash, to mince in Chinese
“to chop by pounding, to hash, to mince” in Chinese is剁
The character 剁 (duò) means to chop or mince something by pounding. It is commonly used in cooking contexts, especially when referring to chopping meat or vegetables into smaller pieces. Additionally, it can imply a more drastic action, such as chopping off a hand, which adds a nuance of severity to its usage.
When to use 剁
Be careful not to confuse 剁 with 切 (qiē), which means to cut without the pounding action. Generally, 剁 is used in informal contexts, particularly in cooking. Remember to use it with the right objects, as in '剁肉' (chop meat) or '剁手' (chop off a hand).
剁 or something close to it
剁 (duò) vs 切 (qiē) — use 剁 when emphasizing a forceful chopping action, while 切 is used for more precise cutting.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 剁 with 切 (qiē). For example, saying '我切肉' (I cut meat) instead of '我剁肉' (I chop meat) may lead to misunderstandings about the cooking method being used.
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Grammar Patterns of 剁
剁 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我们把鸡____成块煮汤 吧.
Let's cut up the chicken and make some soup.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 剁
No, 剁 specifically refers to chopping by pounding, usually with a heavy knife or cleaver, not for all cutting methods.
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