刀

dāo
HSK 4
#1,065 most
frequent character
knife
noun
Measure words:把 bǎ

Example Sentences

我用刀切菜。
wǒ yòng dāo qiēcài 。
I use a knife to cut vegetables.
他把刀放在桌子上。
tā bǎ dāo fàngzài zhuōzǐ shàng 。
He put the knife on the table.
这个刀非常锋利。
zhègè dāo fēicháng fēnglì 。
This knife is very sharp.

Words with similar meanings

刀具dāojù
cutlery
A more general term that refers to tools used for cutting, including knives.
匕首bǐshǒu
dagger
A specific type of knife, usually with a pointed end, used for thrusting.

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