砍伐 kǎnfá to hew
to hew; to cut down
How to remember 砍伐: 砍 to hack + 伐 cut down = to hew.
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How it is used
- To fell / cut down trees - 过度砍伐森林 (guòdù kǎnfá sēnlín) to over-log the forests.
- Specifically for trees/timber, common in environmental discussion. Contrast plain 砍 (chop), which is more general everyday chopping.