qiè

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Word · Verb · Adjective · AdverbTraditional切

correspond to; close; eager

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Meanings

4 senses · 8 examples
1.

verb

to correspond to; to be in line with

formal

Often used to describe how something matches or fits a situation, principle, or reality.

Tā他
de的
fā发
yán言
qiè切
zhòng中
yào要
hài害
 。

His speech hit the nail on the head.

Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
hěn很
qiè切
tí题
 。

This article is very much to the point.

2.

adjective

close; intimate

Describes a close relationship or connection.

Tā他
men们
shì是
qiè切
jìn近
de的
péng朋
you友
 。

They are close friends.

Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
gài概
niàn念
xī息
xī息
xiāng相
guān关
 ，
qiè切
bù不
kě可
fēn分
 。

These two concepts are closely interrelated and inseparable.

3.

adverb

must; absolutely

formal

Used in imperative or emphatic statements to express necessity or prohibition.

Qiè切
mò莫
qīng轻
xìn信
yáo谣
yán言
 。

Must not believe rumors lightly.

Qiè切
jì记
yào要
zūn遵
shǒu守
guī规
zé则
 。

You must remember to follow the rules.

4.

adjective

eager; earnest

Describes a strong and sincere desire or feeling.

Tā他
yán言
cí辞
kěn恳
qiè切
 ，
lìng令
rén人
gǎn感
dòng动
 。

His words were earnest and moving.

Tā她
huái怀
zhe着
pò迫
qiè切
de的
xīn心
qíng情
děng等
dài待
xiāo消
xi息
 。

She waited for the news with an anxious heart.