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剪彩 (jiǎn cǎi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

剪彩 (jiǎn cǎi) is a Chinese word: cut the ribbon. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 剪彩

动 dòng verb

cut the ribbon

市长为新图书馆剪彩。

shì zhǎng wèi xīn tú shū guǎn jiǎn cǎi

The mayor cut the ribbon for the new library.

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Word breakdown

剪 jiǎn — cut, to cut with scissors

Words with this character (2)

彩 cǎi — colored ribbon, ceremonial silk

Words with this character (10)
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  • 6 彩虹 cǎi hóng — rainbow HSK 6
    • 彩 colorful, multicolored
    • 虹 rainbow (arc phenomenon)
    Example

    雨后天空出现了一道美丽的彩虹。

    yǔ hòu tiān kōng chū xiàn le yī dào měi lì de cǎi hóng

    After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

  • 7 光彩 guāng cǎi — luster HSK 7
    • 光 light, brightness, radiance
    • 彩 color, splendor, brilliance
    Example

    她的成就为家族增添了光彩。

    tā de chéng jiù wèi jiā zú zēng tiān le guāng cǎi

    Her achievements added luster to the family.

  • 8 喝彩 hè cǎi — to cheer, to applaud HSK 7
    • 喝 to shout, to call out loudly
    • 彩 acclaim, applause, praise
    Example

    观众为运动员的精彩表现喝彩。

    guān zhòng wèi yùn dòng yuán de jīng cǎi biǎo xiàn hè cǎi

    The audience cheered for the athlete's excellent performance.

  • 9 张灯结彩 zhāng dēng jié cǎi — to hang lanterns and festoons HSK 7
    • 张 to hang up, to display
    • 灯 lanterns, lamps
    • 结 to tie, to fasten
    • 彩 colored decorations, festoons
    Example

    春节期间，家家户户张灯结彩，喜气洋洋。

    chūn jié qī jiān jiā jiā hù hù zhāng dēng jié cǎi xǐ qì yáng yáng

    During the Spring Festival, every household hangs lanterns and festoons, full of joy and happiness.

  • 10 精彩纷呈 jīng cǎi fēn chéng — splendid and varied HSK 7
    • 精 excellent, refined quality
    • 彩 splendor, brilliance
    • 纷 numerous, diverse, in profusion
    • 呈 to present, to display, to show
    Example

    晚会节目精彩纷呈，让人目不暇接。

    wǎn huì jié mù jīng cǎi fēn chéng ràng rén mù bù xiá jiē

    The evening gala performances were splendid and varied, leaving the audience overwhelmed.

Structure & writing
1 剪 jiǎn — scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades

剪 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 前 qián — front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后)
前 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 5
剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades
HSK 6
箭 jiàn arrow (ancient weapon with a pointed tip and feathered shaft, shot from a bow or crossbow)
HSK 7
煎 jiān to pan-fry (cook in a small amount of oil until surface is browned)
1.2 刀 dāo — knife; cutting tool used for slicing, cutting, or chopping
刀 is a component in 12 characters
HSK 1
分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合)
HSK 3
初 chū beginning; initial 解 jiě to split open; to separate
HSK 4
切 qiē to cut (with a knife, dividing into parts)
HSK 5
剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades 召 zhào to summon, to call
HSK 6
券 quàn ticket, voucher, or certificate 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
劈 pī to chop or split open with a knife or axe 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman)

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2 彩 cǎi — various colors; color

彩 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 采 cǎi — to pick (flowers, leaves, or fruit)
采 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
菜 cài vegetable; plant used as a side dish
HSK 4
彩 cǎi various colors; color
HSK 6
踩 cǎi to step on; to tread on
HSK 7
睬 cǎi to pay attention to; to take notice of
2.2 彡 shān — stripes, markings, decorative pattern
彡 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
影 yǐng shadow; silhouette formed when an object blocks light; vague image or impression
HSK 2
颜 yán facial expression; countenance
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 衫 shān upper garment, unlined jacket 须 xū must; necessary (auxiliary verb)
HSK 4
修 xiū to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive 彩 cǎi various colors; color
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing
HSK 7
彬 bīn refined and cultured (see "彬彬") 彰 zhāng obvious; prominent

Stroke order