hớt

Verb

 * 1) to remove from the surface of something; to skim off
 * 2) to steal a march on someone and get (something); to get the upper hand (of)
 * 3) to say or tell (something) before others (want to) do so; to tattle
 * 4)  to trim; to prune; to cut
 * 5)  to cause (something) to be cut, broken or shortened