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反切
fǎnqiè
1. traditional system expressing the phonetic value of a Chinese character using two other characters, the first for the initial consonant, the second for the rhyme and tone

Character Breakdown

反
fǎn
reverse, opposite; contrary, anti-
HSK 4 4 丶
切
qiè
to cut, to mince, to slice, to carve; close to; eager
HSK 4 4 丶

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Chinese