切塊

简 切块 · 繁 切塊
Mandarin · pinyin qiē kuài

Meanings

  1. to cut into pieces
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切
qiè · cut, mince, slice, carve
塊
kuài · piece, lump; dollar
块
kuài · piece, lump; dollar
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1–4 · qie1 kuai4

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