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截
jié
Description
「截」的意思是把东西切断，或者在某个地方停下来。
"截" means to cut something off or to stop at a certain point.
我们常说「截图」，就是把电脑或手机上的画面拍下来。
We often say "截图", which means to capture the screen on a computer or phone.
Meanings
截jié
to cut off; to sever
他把绳子截成两段。
He cut the rope into two pieces.
截jié
to stop; to block; to intercept
警察把车截住了。
The police stopped the car.
截jié
a section; a length (measure word)
这段路只剩最后一截了。
Only the last section of this road remains.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
截 often stresses cutting or stopping at a set point, as in 截止 (deadline).
- Etymology
originally means to cut with a blade; the 戈 component relates to weapons.
In videos
“经常有人把这样的截屏送给我”
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