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剪彩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
剪彩jiǎncǎito cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)HSK 7, n, rank #27437, Hard
jiǎncǎi(jian3cai3) T3
  1. 1to cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)
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March 24, 2026
剪彩jiǎncǎi(jian3cai3)

剪彩 (jiǎn cǎi) refers to the ceremonial act of cutting a ribbon to mark the opening of a new establishment or the launch of a significant event. This practice is often associated with celebrations and signifies the official commencement of operations or events, highlighting its importance in Chinese culture.

Frequency#27437DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, ribbon-cutting ceremonies are significant events that symbolize new beginnings and progress. They are often accompanied by speeches and celebrations, reflecting the value placed on business and community milestones.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of scissors (剪, jiǎn) cutting through a colorful ribbon (彩, cǎi). Visualize a grand opening where the scissors symbolize the start of something new, and the ribbon represents the celebration of this moment. The 'jiǎn' in '剪' sounds like 'scissors' in English, helping you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 剪彩

jiǎncǎi(jian3cai3)
1to cut the ribbon (at a launching or opening ceremony)
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About 剪彩

剪彩Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#27437Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 剪彩

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a pair of scissors (剪, jiǎn) cutting through a colorful ribbon (彩, cǎi). Visualize a grand opening where the scissors symbolize the start of something new, and the ribbon represents the celebration of this moment. The 'jiǎn' in '剪' sounds like 'scissors' in English, helping you remember its meaning.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as business openings or public ceremonies. Common mistakes include using it in casual conversations, which can sound awkward. Be mindful of the tone: both characters are third tone, making it essential to pronounce them correctly for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 剪彩 connects well with other formal vocabulary related to ceremonies and events. Students should focus on understanding its context and usage in formal occasions, reinforcing their knowledge of related terms like 开幕 (kāimù) which means 'opening'.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, ribbon-cutting ceremonies are significant events that symbolize new beginnings and progress. They are often accompanied by speeches and celebrations, reflecting the value placed on business and community milestones.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 剪彩 with similar terms like 开幕 (kāimù) which means 'to open' but is not specific to ribbon-cutting. Additionally, some might misuse it in casual contexts, such as saying '我们要剪彩' (Wǒmen yào jiǎn cǎi) when talking about a regular meeting.

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Component Characters

jiǎnscissors
HSK 511 strokes
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cǎi(bright) color
HSK 611 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 剪彩

剪彩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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国王和王后陛下今天将为新桥落成____.

Their Majesties will open the new bridge today.

Example Sentences for 剪彩 (1)

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国王和王后陛下今天将为新桥落成剪彩.

guó wáng hé wáng hòu bì xià jīn tiān jiāng wéi xīn qiáo luò chéng jiǎn cǎi.

Their Majesties will open the new bridge today.

Cultural Notes for 剪彩

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, ribbon-cutting ceremonies are significant events that symbolize new beginnings and progress. They are often accompanied by speeches and celebrations, reflecting the value placed on business and community milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions about 剪彩

You would use 剪彩 during formal events such as the grand opening of a store or a new public facility.