Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
刀
dāo
Description
刀是一种用来切东西的工具，一边很锋利。
厨房里常常有很多种刀，古代的士兵也用刀打仗。
Meanings
刀dāo
knife; a tool with a blade for cutting
这把刀很快，小心用。
刀dāo
sword; single-edged bladed weapon
将军手里拿着一把大刀。
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Notes
- Nuance
刀 is single-edged, while 剑 (jiàn) refers to a double-edged sword.
- Measure word
use 把 (bǎ) to count knives, e.g. 一把刀.
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