cit3切

Jyutpingcit3

Yalechit

動詞Common

Definition

To cut, slice, or divide something using a knife.

colloquialfooddaily actions

How it's used

Focus on the physical action of using a blade to divide an object into smaller pieces. It is frequently paired with resultative complements like 碎 or 開 to indicate the outcome of the cutting action. Unlike some other verbs for breaking things, it specifically implies the use of a knife or similar sharp tool.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我cit3切zo2咗go3個ping4蘋gwo2果keoi5佢laa1啦。

Please cut the apple for me.

ni1呢faai3塊juk6肉taai3太ngaang6硬，hou2好naan4難cit3切hoi1開aa3呀。

This piece of meat is too tough, it is hard to cut through.

Related words

Common phrases

cit3切seoi3碎

to mince or chop into small pieces

cit3切hoi1開

to cut open or cut apart

Common mistake

Avoid using it for general breaking or snapping actions that do not involve a blade, such as breaking a stick or tearing paper, where words like 拆 or 搣 are more appropriate.