jiǎn cǎidictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to cut the ribbon (at an opening)
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Original source entry:

剪綵 剪䌽 [jian3 cai3] /to cut the ribbon (at an opening)/

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Other forms in these source records: 剪綵

  • 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

  • 䌽
    cǎi

    See the full entry for source details.

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.