HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
切 — to cut
- Reading
- qiē
- Meaning
- to cut; to slice;切
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
切 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qiē and it means to cut; to slice;切. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
切 appears in everyday chinese words such as 切 (cut, slice, carve), 一切 (all, every) and 亲切 (kind, amiable).
Chinese words containing 切
Frequently asked questions
What does 切 mean in Chinese?
切 means to cut; to slice;切 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 切 read?
切 is read qiē. Reading it inside real words — 切 and 一切 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 切 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 切 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 切 in a word?
A common word containing 切 is 切 (qiē) — "cut, slice, carve". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 切 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 切 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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