切末

qiēmò

verb

Meanings

1 to mince (cut into tiny bits)
2 to chop finely

Characters

fine bits / powder

Examples

大蒜切末，备用。

Dàsuàn qiēmò, bèiyòng.

Mince the garlic and set aside.

香菜切末撒在汤面上。

Xiāngcài qiēmò sǎ zài tāngmiàn shàng.

Mince the coriander and sprinkle it on top of the noodle soup.

姜切末不要太粗。

Jiāng qiēmò bú yào tài cū.

Mince the ginger — don't leave it too coarse.

Tips

usage

Part of the cutting-style family: 切丝 (julienne), 切丁 (dice), 切条 (batons), 切块 (chunks), 切末 (mince). 末 = 'powder / fine bits', finer than 丁.

Stroke Order

切 qiē

末 mò