HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
to stop
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
to intercept
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
section
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
chunk
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
length
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very Hard
截
jié
to cut off, to obstruct, to stop; segment; intersection
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 戈, rank #6660, Very 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#6660DifficultyVery Hard
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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AI Study Notes for 截
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.
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.
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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1The giveawayA bird 隹 cut off from its nest 十 by a weapon 戈
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 截?
Decomposition of 截
IDS Structure⿻⿱十隹戈
截Full Character
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十shi2
top
隹zhui1
bottom
戈Ge1
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Which of these is a component of 截?
How to say to cut off (a length) in Chinese
“to cut off (a length)” in Chinese is截jié
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.
When to use 截
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).
截 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
