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割
Old HSK 6

割 (gē) · to cut

12 strokesLeft–right

割 (gē) means “to cut”. It is made of 害 + 刂 and has 12 strokes, and is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

Break 割 into its parts

What 割 is made of

割 stroke order

割 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
割 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences

农民正在地里割麦子。Nóngmín zhèngzài dìlǐ gē màizi.The farmers are cutting wheat in the field.
小心,别被纸割破手。Xiǎoxīn, bié bèi zhǐ gēpò shǒu.Careful, don't cut your hand on the paper.

Also built with 害

Quick facts

Pinyingē
Meaningto cut
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right
HSKOld HSK 6

Questions about 割

What does 割 mean?

割 (gē) means “to cut”.

How many strokes does 割 have?

割 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 割?

割 is made of 害 (to injure) and 刂 (knife).

Which HSK level is 割?

割 is in Old HSK 6.

Learn 割 with its group

It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 64: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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