A2 verb Neutral #6,500 most common 1 min read

削皮

xiaopi /xiāo pí/
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To remove the outer skin or layer of something, usually with a knife.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Remove the outer layer of fruits, vegetables, or pencils.
  • Typically done with a knife.
  • Common in cooking and everyday life.

Overview

削皮（xiāo pí）是一个非常基础且常用的动词，在日常生活中使用频率很高。它描述的是一个去除物体外层、通常是比较硬或不可食用部分的过程。这个词语的构成也很直观：“削”意为用刀切、刮，“皮”则指外层、表皮。

这个动词通常与需要去除外皮的物品搭配使用。最常见的搭配对象是水果和蔬菜，比如苹果、土豆、梨、黄瓜等。此外，它也可以用于描述其他需要去除外层的物品，例如铅笔。

在厨房里，削皮是一个非常普遍的动作。当人们准备烹饪（如炒菜、炖汤）或直接食用（如吃水果）时，经常需要先削皮。例如，在制作土豆泥之前，需要先削掉土豆的皮；在吃苹果时，有些人喜欢削掉苹果皮。另外，在学校或办公室，削铅笔也是一个常见的场景，虽然我们通常会说“削铅笔”，但其本质也是一种“削皮”的行为。

与“削皮”意思相近但用法略有不同的词语有“剥皮”（bō pí）。“剥皮”通常指用手或工具将果皮、蛋壳等一层层地撕下来或剥下来，更侧重于“剥离”的动作，例如剥橘子、剥鸡蛋。而“削皮”则更强调使用刀具进行“切割”或“刮擦”的动作。例如，削苹果用“削皮”，而剥橘子用“剥皮”。另外，“去皮”（qù pí）是一个更笼统的说法，可以包括削皮和剥皮，指代去除外皮的动作，不特指方法。

Examples

1

我需要给这个苹果削皮才能吃。

everyday

I need to peel this apple before I can eat it.

2

厨师正在熟练地给土豆削皮。

cooking

The chef is skillfully peeling the potatoes.

3

这支铅笔钝了，得削一下。

school/office

This pencil is blunt, it needs to be sharpened.

4

在制作果酱之前，必须将柑橘类水果的外皮削掉。

culinary

Before making jam, the peel of citrus fruits must be removed.

Common Collocations

给...削皮 to peel something
削水果皮 to peel fruit
削蔬菜皮 to peel vegetables
削铅笔 to sharpen a pencil

Common Phrases

削苹果

to peel an apple

削土豆

to peel potatoes

削铅笔

to sharpen a pencil

Often Confused With

削皮 vs 剥皮

'削皮' (xiāo pí) emphasizes using a knife or blade to cut or scrape off the skin, like peeling an apple. '剥皮' (bō pí) often implies using hands or tools to tear or strip the skin off, like peeling an orange or a boiled egg.

削皮 vs 去皮

'去皮' (qù pí) is a more general term meaning 'to remove the skin'. It can encompass both '削皮' and '剥皮' and doesn't specify the method used.

Grammar Patterns

V + O (削 + 苹果) 给 + O + V (给 + 苹果 + 削皮) V + O + 了 (削了 + 苹果皮)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The verb '削皮' is very common in everyday spoken Chinese, especially when talking about food preparation. It's generally neutral in terms of formality. When referring to pencils, '削铅笔' (xiāo qiānbǐ) is the standard phrase, though the underlying action is similar.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '削皮' with '剥皮'. Remember that '削' implies cutting/scraping with a tool, while '剥' implies tearing/stripping. Also, ensure you use the correct object; you '削' apples and potatoes, but you '剥' oranges and eggs.

Tips

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Use a peeler for safety

For fruits and vegetables, a kitchen peeler is often safer and more efficient than a knife.

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Knife safety is crucial

When using a knife to peel, always cut away from your body and keep fingers clear of the blade.

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Peeling traditions vary

In some cultures, the way fruit or vegetables are peeled might carry specific meanings or be part of a traditional preparation method.

Word Origin

The character '削' (xiāo) originally depicted a knife cutting something. '皮' (pí) means skin or peel. Together, they literally mean 'to cut off the skin'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese cuisine, the act of peeling is often a meticulous first step. The way certain ingredients are peeled can sometimes be an indicator of the cook's skill or attention to detail.

Memory Tip

Think of '削' as 'scissor' or 'sharp knife' action, cutting off the skin. '皮' is the skin. So, cutting off the skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

削皮通常指用刀具刮或切掉外皮，比如削苹果。剥皮则多指用手或工具将皮撕下来，比如剥橘子或剥鸡蛋。

大部分水果和蔬菜都需要削皮才能食用或烹饪，比如土豆、胡萝卜、苹果、梨等。铅笔也需要削皮才能使用。

使用刀具削皮时，一定要注意安全，防止割伤手指。削皮时要用力均匀，尽量削得薄一些，避免浪费食物。

市面上还有专门的削皮器（peeler），使用起来更安全方便，尤其适合削土豆、胡萝卜等根茎类蔬菜。

Test Yourself

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做土豆泥之前，妈妈先把土豆______了。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 削皮

土豆的皮通常是用刀刮掉的，所以用“削皮”最合适。

multiple choice

小明正在用卷笔刀把铅笔弄尖。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 削皮

虽然铅笔不是水果蔬菜，但用工具去除外层使其变尖的过程也称为“削”。

sentence building

请用“削皮”这个词语，描述一个准备水果的动作。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我正在给苹果削皮。

这个句子直接使用了“削皮”这个动词，并与对象“苹果”搭配，描述了一个完整的动作。

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