🇬🇧🇨🇳 scissors - 剪刀 : English Lesson

Meaning of "scissors" ("剪刀"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Scissors are a handheld tool with two sharp metal blades that open and close like a mouth, used for safely cutting paper, fabric, hair, or other thin materials when you squeeze the handles together.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to cut my homework with scissors so I’d have less to do, but my teacher said that’s not how math works.

My hair saw the scissors coming and tried to hide under my hat.

I handed the scissors to my friend and said, "Use these wisely," like I was giving them a legendary sword.

The left-handed scissors felt special, like a superhero only certain kids could summon.

The word "scissors" almost always has an "s" at the end because it’s made of two blades joined together, like a forever team of snipping twins.

A girl wants to cut paper. She finds scissors on the table. She holds the scissors and cuts a paper heart. The scissors fall, she is scared, but does not hurt. Her dad takes the scissors, smiles, and gives back safe scissors. She hugs the heart and says, "Thank you, scissors."

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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