割
cut; divide; give up
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to cut; to reap; to slice
Commonly used for cutting crops, meat, or other solid materials.
The farmer uncle is cutting wheat in the field.
Mom cut the meat into small pieces to make dumplings.
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He cut a large bundle of grass with a sickle to feed the sheep.
The chef is slicing ham to make sandwiches.
Summer is here, and they started mowing the lawn.
verb
to divide; to give up; to part with
formalUsed for separating territory, giving up cherished things, or dividing something into parts.
The Qing government was forced to cede territory and pay reparations, signing unequal treaties.
She was reluctant to part with her cherished collection of stamps and donated them to the museum.
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This project requires us to eliminate outdated work processes.
He had to cut ties with his long-time friend after moving abroad for work.
The country decided to cede some territory for the construction of a cross-border railway.