zin2 coi4剪裁
Jyutpingzin2 coi4
Yalejín chòih
Definition
To tailor, cut, and trim materials like fabric or paper; to screen and edit content.
- to tailor, cut, or trim fabric or paper according to specific dimensions
- figurativeto edit, screen, or trim down content
neutralclothingwork
How it's used
Focuses primarily on the physical act of cutting fabric to shape, but it is frequently used metaphorically for editing text or streamlining processes. When referring to the profession of making clothes, it is often paired with the term 裁縫 to emphasize the craft of tailoring.
Examples
This master is very experienced in tailoring clothes.
Can you help me trim this document?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the simple act of using scissors, which is usually expressed as 剪. 剪裁 implies a deliberate process of shaping or adjusting according to a specific design or requirement.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
