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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
切除qiēchúto exciseHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #5140, Very Hard
切除qiēchúto cut out (a tumor)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #5140, Very Hard
qiēchú(qie1chu2)qie chu T1
  1. 1to excise
  2. 2to cut out (a tumor)
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March 24, 2026

切除qiēchú(qie1chu2)

切除 (qie1 chu2) means to excise or cut out, often used in medical contexts to refer to the removal of tissue, such as a tumor. It conveys a sense of precision and intent, typically associated with surgical procedures where specific parts are deliberately removed for health reasons.

Strokes13Frequency#5140DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese medicine, the concept of excision (切除) highlights a practical approach to health, often prioritizing surgical intervention when necessary. This reflects the importance of proactive health management in modern Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a surgeon using a sharp knife (切, qie) to precisely cut out (除, chu) a problematic tumor. Visualize the knife cutting cleanly and directly, emphasizing the careful nature of the procedure.

Meanings of 切除

qiēchú(qie1chu2)
1to excise
2to cut out (a tumor)
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切除Simplified
13Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

切割 (qiēgē) vs 切除 (qiēchú): 切割 refers to cutting in a more general sense, without the specific medical connotation of removal that 切除 has.

Usage Notes

切除 is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately in conversations about health. Common collocations include '肿瘤切除' (tumor excision) and '手术切除' (surgical removal). Watch out for the tones; mispronouncing 切 (first tone) can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 切除 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to medical terminology that may appear in advanced HSK levels. Students should focus on understanding the components of the word and its usage in health-related discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 切除 with similar terms like 切 (to cut) without the removal implication. For example, saying '我切除水果' (I cut fruit) is incorrect; instead, use '我切水果' (I cut fruit) for the general action.

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Component characters

切qiēto cut
HSK 54 strokes刀
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除chúto get rid of
HSK 69 strokes阝
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How to say to excise in Chinese

“to excise” in Chinese is切除qiēchú

切除 (qie1 chu2) means to excise or cut out, often used in medical contexts to refer to the removal of tissue, such as a tumor. It conveys a sense of precision and intent, typically associated with surgical procedures where specific parts are deliberately removed for health reasons.

When to use 切除

切除 is primarily used in formal medical contexts, so it’s important to use it appropriately in conversations about health. Common collocations include '肿瘤切除' (tumor excision) and '手术切除' (surgical removal). Watch out for the tones; mispronouncing 切 (first tone) can lead to confusion with other words.

切除 or something close to it

切割 (qiēgē) vs 切除 (qiēchú): 切割 refers to cutting in a more general sense, without the specific medical connotation of removal that 切除 has.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 切除 with similar terms like 切 (to cut) without the removal implication. For example, saying '我切除水果' (I cut fruit) is incorrect; instead, use '我切水果' (I cut fruit) for the general action.

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