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刃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

刃 Stroke Order — How to Write 刃

Stroke Order

刃 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刀, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

刃 Radical and Character Components

Components:刀丶

刃 is an ideographic compound. A knife 刀 sharp enough to draw blood 丶.

Radical: 刀 + 1 more stroke

刃 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • rèn

Meanings of 刃 in Chinese

1

rèn刃

The sharp edge or blade of a knife or weapon.
这把刀的刀刃非常锋利，使用时要小心。
The blade of this knife is very sharp, so be careful when using it.
blade; edge of a knife or sword
厨师手持利刃，熟练地切着食材。
The chef held a sharp blade, skillfully cutting the ingredients.
To slay or kill with a blade; to strike down with a knife.
他手刃了多年的仇敌，为死去的亲人报仇了。
He personally slew his long-standing enemy, avenging his deceased relatives.

Common Words and Phrases with 刃

1
rèn刃chuāng创
a wound caused by a knife or sword
在激烈的搏斗中，他身上留下了多处刃创。
During the fierce struggle, he sustained multiple blade wounds.
2
rèn刃kǒu口
The sharp edge of a blade or cutting tool.
厨师仔细地检查了刀的刃口，确保它足够锋利。
The chef carefully inspected the knife's edge, ensuring it was sharp enough.

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Questions about 刃

What does 刃 mean in Chinese?

刃 (rèn) means “blade” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 刃?

刃 is pronounced rèn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 刃 have?

刃 has 3 strokes.

How do you write 刃?

刃 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 刀. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 刃?

The radical of 刃 is 刀, and 刃 is an ideographic compound.