Meaning
切割 means to cut or divide something into parts using a sharp tool or force. It emphasizes the action of separating material through cutting, often used in technical, industrial, or medical contexts. The word combines 切 (to cut) and 割 (to cut/sever), reinforcing the meaning of cutting action.
Usage
切割 is more formal and technical than simple 切. It's commonly used in manufacturing, construction, surgery, and scientific contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing precision cutting, industrial processes, or surgical procedures. Less common in everyday cooking contexts where 切 alone is preferred.
Examples
- 01工人用激光切割机切割金属板。.The workers use a laser cutter to cut the metal plates.
- 02医生需要切割这块骨头进行手术。.The doctor needs to cut this bone to perform the surgery.
Characters
Common collocations
- 切割机cutting machine
- 激光切割laser cutting
- 切割技术cutting technology
- 切割成to cut into
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to cutting actions. 切 originally depicted cutting with a knife, while 割 combines the knife radical with phonetic components, emphasizing the severing aspect of cutting.