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剪

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: ziang2
POJ: tsiáng
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: ziêng2
POJ: tsiéng
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: zoin2
POJ: tsóiⁿ
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: zain2
POJ: tsáiⁿ
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to cut
剪

More precisely "to cut with scissors" — 割 is a plausible alternative for a more general "cut". 4 candidate readings from Wiktionary also need confirming.

Examples

  • 剪頭毛 (ziang2 tao5 mo5) — to get a haircut (lit. to cut hair)

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