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裁 (cái) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

裁 (cái) is a Chinese word: to cut; to tailor. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 裁

动 dòng verb

to cut; to tailor

她正在裁布料做衣服。

tā zhèng zài cái bù liào zuò yī fu

She is cutting fabric to make clothes.

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Word breakdown

裁 cái — to cut; to tailor

Words with this character (9)
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  • 6 裁决 cái jué — to rule, to adjudicate HSK 7
    • 裁 to judge, to cut through (to make a decision)
    • 决 to decide definitively, final determination
    Example

    法院将在明天裁决这个案件。

    fǎ yuàn jiāng zài míng tiān cái jué zhè ge àn jiàn

    The court will rule on this case tomorrow.

  • 7 裁员 cái yuán — to lay off HSK 7
    • 裁 to cut, to reduce, to dismiss
    • 员 staff, employees, personnel
    Example

    公司因为经济困难决定裁员。

    gōng sī yīn wèi jīng jì kùn nán jué dìng cái yuán

    The company decided to lay off employees due to economic difficulties.

  • 8 裁定 cái dìng — rule HSK 7
    • 裁 to judge, to adjudicate
    • 定 to determine, to finalize
    Example

    法院裁定被告无罪。

    fǎ yuàn cái dìng bèi gào wú zuì

    The court ruled the defendant not guilty.

  • 9 裁缝 cái féng — tailor HSK 7
    • 裁 cutting (fabric)
    • 缝 sewing, stitching
    Example

    我父亲是个裁缝，他的手艺很好。

    wǒ fù qīn shì gè cái féng tā de shǒu yì hěn hǎo

    My father is a tailor, his craftsmanship is excellent.

Structure & writing
1 裁 cái — to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)

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

consists of

1.1 十 shí — ten (the number 9+1)
十 is a component in 29 characters
HSK 1
什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 卖 mài to sell; to exchange goods, skills, or labor for money (opposite of 买) 早 zǎo morning
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妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫)
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南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲)
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克 kè to be able to; can 博 bó abundant; plentiful 叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body) 支 zhī to prop up; to support
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毕 bì to finish, to conclude 汁 zhī juice; liquid containing certain substances 章 zhāng a section or chapter of music, poetry, or prose 计 jì to calculate; to reckon 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing 辛 xīn pungent; spicy 针 zhēn needle or pin (slender metal tool with a point and eye or hook, used for sewing or knitting)
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华 huá referring to China 协 xié harmonious; in accord 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle) 索 suǒ thick rope or chain
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裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
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德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
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卉 huì general term for various plants (esp. ornamental grasses and flowers) 卑 bēi low; lowly 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze
1.2 戈 gē — ancient hooked weapon with a metal head and bamboo or wooden handle
戈 is a component in 12 characters
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找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
戏 xì to play; to frolic 或 huò perhaps; maybe
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划 huà to divide; to differentiate 戴 dài to wear or put on (something on the head or body)
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战 zhàn war; battle; combat 裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts)
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戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant 截 jié to cut off; to sever (something long and slender)
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伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 戳 chuō stamp; seal (–子, –儿) 栽 zāi to plant; to grow (plants)
1.3 衣 yī — clothing; garment
衣 is a component in 15 characters
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表 biǎo exterior, outside (opposite of 'inside'); ① outward, external ② outer appearance
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袋 dài bag, sack, or pocket made of cloth, leather, etc. 装 zhuāng to decorate; to dress up; to disguise
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依 yī to lean on; to rely on, to depend on 滚 gǔn to roll; to tumble 裁 cái to arrange and select (mostly used in literary arts) 裹 guǒ to wrap; to bind (with paper, cloth, or other sheet material)
HSK 6
衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 衷 zhōng inner heart; innermost feelings 袭 xí to raid; to attack by surprise 裂 liè to crack, to split open 裔 yì descendants, offspring
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裳 shang clothing; used in "衣裳" 褒 bāo to praise, to commend (opposite of 贬)

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