في 15 ثانية
- Primarily used for digital 'cut and paste' commands.
- Refers to precise cutting of paper or materials.
- Used in video and photo editing contexts.
- Not for food, hair, or abstract concepts.
المعنى
While it literally means 'to cut,' it is most commonly used today for 'cut and paste' on computers or 'editing' videos and photos.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Working in an office
请把这段文字剪切到文档末尾。
Please cut this text and move it to the end of the document.
Editing a vlog
我需要剪切掉视频中多余的部分。
I need to cut out the redundant parts of the video.
Doing crafts with a child
我们要沿着这条线剪切纸张。
We need to cut the paper along this line.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase reflects China's rapid digital transformation. It combines two traditional tools—the scissors and the knife—into one modern computing command. It is a staple of 'Office Chinese' that didn't exist in common speech fifty years ago.
The Shortcut Secret
When talking about computer shortcuts, Chinese speakers often just say 'Ctrl X' instead of the full word `剪切`.
No Food Allowed
Never use `剪切` at a restaurant. It makes it sound like you're planning to perform surgery on your noodles.
في 15 ثانية
- Primarily used for digital 'cut and paste' commands.
- Refers to precise cutting of paper or materials.
- Used in video and photo editing contexts.
- Not for food, hair, or abstract concepts.
What It Means
剪切 is a specific way of saying 'cut.' Think of it as using scissors or a digital tool. It is not for cutting steak at dinner. It is for removing a piece of something to move it elsewhere. In the digital age, it is the 'Cut' in 'Cut and Paste.'
How To Use It
You will use this most often with technology. If you are editing a video, you 剪切 the clips. If you are moving a file on your laptop, you use the 剪切 function. It implies a clean, precise action. You are separating one part from the whole.
When To Use It
Use it when you are working on a document. Use it when you are talking to a video editor. It is perfect for office settings or creative hobbies. If you are doing crafts with paper, 剪切 works there too. It feels technical and intentional.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for food. If you are cutting bread, use 切. Do not use this for hair. If you are at the barber, use 剪头发. Using 剪切 for hair makes it sound like you are a paper doll. Avoid it for abstract things like 'cutting ties' with a friend.
Cultural Background
This term evolved with the rise of personal computers in China. Before the 1990s, it was mostly a technical term for industrial cutting. Now, every office worker knows it as Ctrl+X. It represents the shift from physical labor to the digital workspace in modern China.
Common Variations
You will often hear 剪辑 (jiǎnjí) for professional film editing. For simple paper cutting, people might just say 剪. But 剪切 remains the standard term for the digital 'cut' command. It is the bridge between the physical and virtual worlds.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Mainly used in digital contexts (UI/UX) or precise manual cutting. It is a neutral term suitable for both office work and casual hobbies.
The Shortcut Secret
When talking about computer shortcuts, Chinese speakers often just say 'Ctrl X' instead of the full word `剪切`.
No Food Allowed
Never use `剪切` at a restaurant. It makes it sound like you're planning to perform surgery on your noodles.
Scissors vs Knife
The character `剪` specifically implies scissors. If you can't use scissors for the task, `剪切` is probably the wrong word.
أمثلة
6请把这段文字剪切到文档末尾。
Please cut this text and move it to the end of the document.
Standard use for the digital 'cut' function.
我需要剪切掉视频中多余的部分。
I need to cut out the redundant parts of the video.
Commonly used in content creation.
我们要沿着这条线剪切纸张。
We need to cut the paper along this line.
Refers to physical, precise cutting with tools.
为什么我剪切的文件不见了？
Why did the file I cut disappear?
Expressing frustration with technology.
对不起，我不小心剪切错了图层。
Sorry, I accidentally cut the wrong layer.
Used in digital design contexts.
先选中目标，然后点击剪切按钮。
First select the target, then click the cut button.
Instructional and clear.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct word for moving a file on a computer.
请把这个文件夹___到桌面上。
`剪切` is the standard term for the computer 'cut' command.
Which word is inappropriate for cutting a cake?
我们来___蛋糕吧！(Wait, don't use ___!)
You use `切` for food; `剪切` sounds like you are using office supplies on your dessert.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 剪切
Texting about editing a photo
帮我剪切一下照片
Standard office talk
剪切并粘贴
Technical manual or software UI
剪切功能已禁用
Where to use 剪切
Computer Files
Moving a folder
Video Editing
Trimming a clip
Paper Crafts
Cutting out a shape
Graphic Design
Cropping an image
بنك التمارين
2 تمارين请把这个文件夹___到桌面上。
`剪切` is the standard term for the computer 'cut' command.
我们来___蛋糕吧！(Wait, don't use ___!)
You use `切` for food; `剪切` sounds like you are using office supplies on your dessert.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, you should use 切 (qiē) for fruit. 剪切 sounds too technical and implies using scissors or a digital tool.
It is the 'cut' part. The full phrase for 'cut and paste' is 剪切和粘贴 (jiǎnqiē hé zhāntiē).
No, for hair you should use 剪头发 (jiǎn tóufa). Using 剪切 sounds like you are editing a digital photo of your hair.
It is neutral. It’s used in professional software and in casual conversations about editing photos or videos.
剪 is the general verb for using scissors. 剪切 is more specific to technical 'cutting out' or digital operations.
You can use 剪切视频 for simple cuts, but 剪辑视频 (jiǎnjí shìpín) is the more professional term for editing.
Not really. It is mostly a functional, descriptive term for digital or precise physical actions.
No, for budgets use 削减 (xuējiǎn). 剪切 is strictly for physical or digital objects.
Chinese often combines similar characters to clarify meaning. 剪 (scissors) + 切 (slice) creates a precise technical term.
Yes, if you long-press text on a phone in Chinese, the menu option will say 剪切.
عبارات ذات صلة
粘贴 (zhāntiē) - To paste
剪辑 (jiǎnjí) - To edit film/video
切 (qiē) - To slice/cut (food)
剪 (jiǎn) - To cut with scissors
裁剪 (cáijiǎn) - To crop or tailor
