No. 1,816 in Chinese
裁
"裁" means "to cut," "to trim," or "to judge/decide."
In a sentence
裁衣需要细心和技巧。
Tailoring clothing requires care and skill.
The word '裁' here refers to tailoring or cutting, commonly used in the context of sewing or crafting clothes. It depicts the action of adjusting garments to the required shape and size.
他的职位被公司裁掉了。
His position was eliminated by the company.
In this context, '裁' is part of the phrase '裁掉', meaning to cut away or eliminate. It reflects a metaphorical usage specifying the removal or reduction of positions or options.
这场比赛需要裁判公平做决定。
This match requires the referee to make fair decisions.
Here, '裁' is used in the term '裁判', which translates to referee or judge. It signifies the action or profession of deciding and concluding in competitions or disputes.
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