English–Chinese
“chop” in Chinese
How to say “chop” in Chinese
“Chop” in Chinese is 斩 (zhǎn).
A decisive cut that leaves a clear break, often with the sense of removing what has been cut away.
Example sentences with 斩
士兵用刀斩断了绳索。shì bīng yòng dāo zhǎn duàn le shéng suǒ
The soldier used a knife to sever the rope.
Tips for using 斩
- In everyday conversation, 斩 (zhǎn, "chop") often sounds formal or literary, so it is especially common in fixed compounds and written descriptions rather than casual talk.
Other Chinese words for “chop”
我们用斧头砍那棵树。wǒ men yòng fǔ tóu kǎn nà kē shù
We use an axe to chop down that tree.