刲

A precise, intentional excision; specifically, the removal of a piece of material along a plane. Unlike general slicing or engraving, it implies the actual physical removal of substance.

Transitive verb: [Subject] 刲 [Object].

Distinguished from 切 (general slicing), 割 (severing or dividing into parts), and 刻 (engraving/carving). It is frequently interchangeable with or confused with 刿 (/cuī/).

The Fanqie reading (苦圭) suggests a pronunciation in the /kǔ/ range.

Depending on context, this "slicing off" typically falls into three categories: 1) Punitive or medical excision of flesh or skin; 2) Ritual incisions or markings; 3) Specialized craft cutting in materials such as jade or leather.