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jiǎn

Description

"剪"是用剪刀把东西弄断的意思。

"剪" means to cut something with scissors.

我们常说剪头发、剪纸或者剪指甲。

We often say 剪头发 (cut hair), 剪纸 (paper cutting), or 剪指甲 (cut nails).

Meanings

jiǎn

to cut with scissors

我今天去剪头发了。

I got a haircut today.

jiǎn

scissors; something used for cutting

这把剪很好用。

This pair of scissors works very well.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    剪 specifically means cutting with scissors, unlike 切 (cut with a knife) or 割 (slash).

  • Usage

    often paired with objects like 头发, 纸, 指甲.

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