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刀
dāo
Description
刀是一种用来切东西的工具，一般有一个很尖、很快的边。
A 刀 is a tool used for cutting things, usually with a very sharp and fast edge.
我们在厨房里用刀切菜，也可以用刀切水果。
We use a 刀 in the kitchen to cut vegetables, and we can also use a 刀 to cut fruit.
Meanings
刀dāo
knife; blade; sword
请给我一把刀。
Please give me a knife.
刀dāo
measure word for a hundred sheets of paper
我买了一刀纸。
I bought a ream of paper.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
刀 is the general word; 刀子 is more colloquial for a small knife.
- Etymology
an ancient pictograph depicting the shape of a knife or blade.
In videos
“一把刀，我要把它们切，切开，切开。”
“就像刀一样，会让别人受伤，”
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