zin2劗

Jyutpingzin2

Yalejín

Definition

To cut with scissors.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Specific to the action of cutting with scissors, this verb implies a precise or small-scale snip rather than a heavy-duty slice. It is often used when tidying up loose threads, trimming paper, or snipping off unwanted bits. While it functions as a standard verb, it carries a slightly more tactile and specific nuance than the general term 剪.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我zin2劗zo2咗di1啲sin3線tau4頭keoi5佢laa1啦。

Please help me trim those loose threads.

le1呢baa2把gaau3鉸zin2剪hou2好deon6鈍，dim2點joeng2樣zin2劗aa4呀？

These scissors are so blunt, how am I supposed to cut with them?

Common phrases

zin2劗zi2紙

to cut paper

zin2劗sin3線

to trim threads

Common mistake

Do not use this for cutting with a knife, as it strictly refers to the action of using scissors or shears. For general cutting with a blade, use 斬 or 切 instead.