COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 切 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刀 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 七 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 切 (qiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
definitely; absolutely (not)
qièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiè
切
definitely; absolutely (not)
Common words
yí qiè
一切
everything; every; all
mì qiè
密切
close; familiar; intimate; closely (related)
qīn qiè
亲切
amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar
jí qiè
急切
eager; impatient
pò qiè
迫切
urgent; pressing
qiè shí
切实
feasible; realistic; practical; earnestly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 切
Say “qiè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 切
Common words and phrases
yí qiè
everything; every; all
mì qiè
close; familiar; intimate; closely (related)
qīn qiè
amiable; cordial; close and dear; familiar
jí qiè
eager; impatient
pò qiè
urgent; pressing
qiè shí
feasible; realistic; practical; earnestly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“切”。
Zhège zì shì “qiè”.
This character is “切”.
我正在学习“切”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiè” zì.
I am learning the character “切”.
请写一遍“切”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiè”.
Please write “切” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 切?
切 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 切 (qiè) mean?
切 (qiè) means definitely; absolutely (not).
What is the radical of 切?
The radical of 切 is 刀, associated with Not yet classified.