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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing the action of cutting with 割 (gē)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    割 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 割 (gē) means "to cut" or "to sever," typically referring to cutting with a blade or sharp instrument. It is used for actions like cutting grass, harvesting crops, or making incisions. It implies a slicing or severing motion rather than chopping.

    Examples

    • 爷爷每天早上去田里割草。

      Yéye měi tiān zǎoshang qù tián lǐ gē cǎo.

      Grandpa goes to the field to cut grass every morning.

    • 秋天到了，农民们开始割麦子。

      Qiūtiān dào le, nóngmínmen kāishǐ gē màizi.

      Autumn has arrived, and the farmers have started harvesting the wheat.

    • 她不小心割破了手指，流了不少血。

      Tā bù xiǎoxīn gē pò le shǒuzhǐ, liú le bù shǎo xuè.

      She accidentally cut her finger and bled quite a bit.

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