Word: 裁 (cái) 裁 dictionary entry cái to cut out (as a dress); to cut; to trim; to reduce; to diminish; to cut back (e.g. on staff); decision; judgment Full dictionary entry for 裁 Example sentences using 裁 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他裁开了那个信封。 Tā cái kāile nàge xìnfēng. He cut the envelope open. 她裁下布制作绷带。 Tā cái xià bù zhìzuò bēngdài. She cut up the cloth to make bandages.