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to cut open

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

pou1kai1 pōukāi

Meaning


Primary

to cut open

Alternatives

cut open, cuts open, cutting open

Mnemonic


剖开 To cut open is 剖 to cut open something to the degree that it fully 开 opens up.

Usage


他 用 刀 剖开 了 苹果。

He cut open the apple with a knife.

科学家 剖开 石头 来 研究。

Scientists cut open rocks to study them.

厨师 剖开 鱼 并 清理 里面。

The chef cuts open the fish and cleans the inside.