cit3 got3切割
Jyutpingcit3 got3
Yalechit got
Definition
To cut or carve materials using specialized tools, or to sever ties and draw a clear line between things.
- to cut or carve materials using tools such as saws, lasers, or waterjets
- figurativeto sever ties; to distance oneself from or draw a clear line between concepts or groups
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How it's used
Primarily used in industrial, technical, or abstract political contexts rather than in a kitchen or daily household setting. When referring to physical food preparation, native speakers prefer using 切 or 斬. The metaphorical usage for breaking off relationships or distancing oneself from a group is very common in news and political commentary.
Examples
This machine can cut metal with precision.
They decided to sever ties with that organization.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple daily tasks like cutting vegetables or meat, as it sounds overly clinical or mechanical. Using it to describe slicing a cake would sound like you are performing a scientific experiment on it.
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Grammar guides
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