Decision and Judgment
In compounds, 裁 conveys the meaning of making a decision or judgment.
裁 (cái): To cut — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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In compounds, 裁 conveys the meaning of making a decision or judgment.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 裁 is used in context
To cut cloth (衣) with a weapon (戈) — to tailor or裁断, shaping materials into garments.
president; director general
In compounds, 裁 indicates the action of cutting or reducing.
form of writing
The company decided to lay off some employees.
The company decided to lay off employees due to economic difficulties.
The referee made a fair decision in the match.
The tailor made a suit for me.
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