剪 枝

jiǎn zhīdictionary entry

to prune (branches etc)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

剪枝剪枝 [jian3 zhi1] /to prune (branches etc)/

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剪
jiǎn
(bound form) scissors or similar tool / to cut as with scissors / (bound form) to wipe out / to exterminate / to edit (video, audio etc)
Jiǎn
surname Jian
枝
zhī
branch / classifier for sticks, rods, pencils etc

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