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削 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc)
to pare; to reduce; to remove
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to exploit
to cut down
to weaken
to shave one's head
to cut down the price
to remove
slim
thin
to reduce
Notice where 削 sits in each complete thought.
In order to cut down on costs, the company refuses to allow employees to work overtime.
Source: Tatoeba #2440614 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe company's competitive edge will be eroded if system engineers continue to leave.
Source: Tatoeba #8743567 · CC BY 2.0 FRI am peeling the celery and the potatoes.
Source: Tatoeba #6940068 · CC BY 2.0 FRAre spatulas for scraping or turning?
Source: Tatoeba #13552270 · CC BY 2.0 FRHelp me peel the potatoes.
Source: Tatoeba #6940187 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.