jiǎn

common
verb
noun

Meaning of

揃 means to cut off; to sever; to divide; to cut (with scissors); to trim; to clip; to shear. Pronounced jiǎn.

  • to cut off; to sever; to divide
  • to cut (with scissors); to trim; to clip; to shear
  • scissors; shears; clippers

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Jiǎn
duàn
qíng
 
bèn
qián
chéng
 

Cutting off the threads of love, each goes their separate way.

Jiǎn
Shāng
 
jiǎn
duàn
 
xiāo
miè
Shāng
cháo
 
 

To eliminate the Shang dynasty (archaic usage).