to cut off, to obstruct, to stop; segment; intersection
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Hard
jié(jie2) T2
1to cut off (a length)
2to stop
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March 24, 2026
截jié(jie2)
The character 截 (jié) primarily means 'to cut off' or 'to intercept.' It is commonly used in contexts such as stopping a process, segmenting something into parts, or obstructing a path. The nuance often implies a decisive action taken to halt or limit something.
Strokes14Radical戈Frequency#6660DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 截 is particularly relevant in contexts like traffic regulations or business deadlines, where stopping or cutting off is a critical action. For instance, the term 截止日期 (jié zhǐ rì qī - deadline) is commonly used in professional settings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of scissors cutting through a piece of paper, representing the action of 截 (jié). The left part of the character resembles a person with arms outstretched, trying to stop or intercept something, which connects to its meaning of cutting or halting.
Meanings of 截
jié(jie2)
1to cut off (a length)
2to stop
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About 截
截Simplified
14Strokes
戈Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#6660Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
截 (jié) vs 切 (qiē) — use 截 when emphasizing a decisive action to stop or intercept, while 切 focuses on the act of cutting through something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pair of scissors cutting through a piece of paper, representing the action of 截 (jié). The left part of the character resembles a person with arms outstretched, trying to stop or intercept something, which connects to its meaning of cutting or halting.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when using 截, as it is pronounced with the second tone, jié. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about cutting off resources or stopping processes. Common collocations include 截止 (jié zhǐ - to stop or cease) and 截面 (jié miàn - cross-section).
HSK Study Tips
Although 截 is not in the HSK levels, it relates to other verbs indicating actions, such as 切 (qiē - to cut) and 停 (tíng - to stop). Students should focus on the context in which 截 is used to better understand its applications in everyday language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 截 is particularly relevant in contexts like traffic regulations or business deadlines, where stopping or cutting off is a critical action. For instance, the term 截止日期 (jié zhǐ rì qī - deadline) is commonly used in professional settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 截 with 切 (qiē), which also means 'to cut.' For example, saying 截菜 (jié cài) instead of 切菜 (qiē cài) when referring to cutting vegetables is incorrect. Use 截 when you mean to intercept or stop something.
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Grammar Patterns of 截
截 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.
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很多人认为人类和其他动物截然不同。
hěn duō rén rèn wéi rén lèi hé qí tā dòng wù jié rán bù tóng。
Many people make a sharp distinction between humans and other animals.
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那次近距离的射门被守门员截住了。
nà cì jìn jù lí de shè mén bèi shǒu mén yuán jié zhù le。
The close-range shot was blocked by the goalkeeper.
Cultural Notes for 截
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 截 is particularly relevant in contexts like traffic regulations or business deadlines, where stopping or cutting off is a critical action. For instance, the term 截止日期 (jié zhǐ rì qī - deadline) is commonly used in professional settings.
Word Family of 截
Compounds3
嶻
擮
蠘
Words Containing This Character20
截至jiézhìup to (a time)
截jiéto stop
截止jiézhǐto close
拦截to intercept攔截
截然不同jiéránbùtóngentirely different
截获to intercept截獲
直截了当straightforward直截了當
截肢to amputate
截取to cut off a section of sth
截断to sever截斷
半截half (of sth)
截然completely
阻截to stop
截面section
斩钉截铁zhǎndīngjiétiěunhesitating斬釘截鐵
截击to intercept (military)截擊
截稿(of a newspaper) to stop accepting incoming articles
横截面cross-section橫截面
截瘫paraplegia截癱
截距intercept (the point at which a line crosses the x- or y-axis)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 截
You can say 截止时间是明天 (jié zhǐ shí jiān shì míng tiān), meaning 'the deadline is tomorrow.'
Common phrases include 截止 (to stop) and 截面 (cross-section).
Yes, 截 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business and academic settings.
