切


切

qiē

 first tone in its original meaning of "cut"

切

qiè

it is forth tone when it means close or another of its derivative meanings

 I think of this as a training going from the station to the cutting. Originally it is in the station (first tone), then it is in the cutting (forth tone).

切勿迟延。
Qiè wù chíyán.
Be sure not to delay.

切菜
qiē cài
cut up vegetables



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