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Mandarin · pinyin qiè qiè

urgently
eagerly
worried
(urge sb to) be sure to
it is absolutely essential to (follow the above instruction)

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切: qiè · cut, mince, slice, carve

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adj

(literary) urgent; pressing
(literary) earnest; sincere
(literary) sad
(literary) soft; having a small voice

adv

(literary) be sure to; must

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