xiāoxuē HSK7

scrape off

Senses

xiāo peel

verb · to peel or pare something with a knife

他正在削苹果。

xuē (also xuè) pare

verb · to cut away the outer surface or layer of an object using a knife

他正在用小刀削苹果。

xiāo slice ball

verb · to cut or slice a ball in sports like tennis

他在比赛中削了一个球。

xuē (also xuè) reduce

verb · to diminish in amount, degree, or power, or to remove someone from a position

公司的预算被削去了一大部分。

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