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剪裁
jiǎncái
Description
剪裁是指把布料剪开，做成衣服的形状。
"剪裁" refers to cutting fabric to make the shape of clothes.
这个词也可以用在写文章或者做设计的时候，意思是好好安排、去掉多余的部分。
This word can also be used when writing or designing, meaning to arrange well and remove unnecessary parts.
Meanings
剪裁jiǎncái
to cut out cloth; tailor
她正在剪裁一件新衣服。
She is tailoring a new dress.
剪裁jiǎncái
to trim or arrange material (writing, design)
这篇文章的剪裁很好。
The editing of this article is very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
剪 means to cut with scissors, 裁 means to cut cloth to size.
- Nuance
剪裁 and 裁剪 are near-synonyms; both mean tailoring cloth.
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