刀 Stroke Order — How to Write 刀
刀 is written in 2 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.
刀 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 刀:丿
Radical: 刀 + 0 more strokes
刀 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dāo
Meanings of 刀 in Chinese
1
dāo刀
A tool with a sharp edge or point, used for cutting, slicing, chopping, paring, or stabbing.
请把这把剪刀借我用一下。
Please lend me these scissors for a moment.
A unit of paper in China, equal to one hundred sheets.
请给我一刀纸。
Please give me one ream of paper.
An ancient form of currency, also known as 'dao coin', named for its knife-like shape.
博物馆里陈列着许多精美的古代刀，它们承载着丰富的历史信息
Many exquisite ancient dao coins are displayed in the museum, carrying rich historical information.
Common Words and Phrases with 刀
1
The back of a knife blade, which is the unsharpened side.
切完菜，他用刀背将菜叶扫到碗里
After cutting the vegetables, he used the back of the knife to sweep the leaves into the bowl.
2
Writing of indictments or legal documents, often implying pettifoggery and used pejoratively.
他精通文墨，常为乡邻代写刀笔，处理各种纠纷。
He was proficient in writing and often helped his neighbors draft legal documents to handle various disputes.
3
pettifogger; petty official who drafts legal documents
在古代，许多重要的文书工作都由经验丰富的刀笔吏来完成。
In ancient times, many important documentation tasks were completed by experienced scribes.
4
Dao bi, or knife money, refers to knife-shaped bronze coins used in ancient China during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, particularly in states like Qi, Yan, and Zhao. They evolved from actual knives used as tools.
博物馆里陈列着各式各样的古代钱币，其中最引人注目的是几枚保存完好的刀币。
The museum displays various ancient coins, among which several well-preserved dao coins are the most striking.
5
Weapons and warfare.
此地多年未见刀兵，百姓安居乐业
This place has not seen conflict for many years, and the people live in peace and prosperity.
6
Knife and fork.
在西餐厅，服务员会为每位顾客摆放好刀叉。
In a Western restaurant, the waiter will set out a knife and fork for each customer.
7
To speak very sharply and incisively, with every word cutting deep and hitting the mark, often in a critical or hurtful way.
在辩论赛中，他的发言总是刀刀见血，让对手哑口无言
In the debate, his remarks were always sharp and incisive, leaving his opponents speechless.
8
The art of wielding a knife.
这位厨师的刀法出神入化，切出来的食材均匀美观。
This chef's knife skills are superb, and the ingredients he cuts are evenly sliced and visually appealing.
9
the sharp cutting edge of a knife or blade
这把刀的刀锋非常锋利，使用时务必小心。
The edge of this knife is extremely sharp, so be sure to use it carefully.
10
A primitive farming method, also known as slash-and-burn cultivation, where trees are cut down and vegetation is burned to clear land and enrich the soil for planting.
在遥远的过去，许多原始部落都采用刀耕火种的方式来获取食物。
In the distant past, many primitive tribes used slash-and-burn agriculture to obtain food.
11
knife skills (in cooking)
这位厨师的刀工非常了得，蔬菜都切得像艺术品一样。
This chef's knife skills are exceptional; the vegetables are cut like works of art.
12
The glint and flash of cold steel, depicting intense fighting, fierce combat, or a dangerous, hostile atmosphere.
古老的竞技场上，武士们的刀光剑影让观众们屏息凝神。
In the ancient arena, the flashing of swords and glinting of daggers from the warriors made the audience hold their breath.
13
A general term for cutting tools.
车间里有很多用于金属加工的精密刀具。
There are many precision cutting tools in the workshop for metal processing.
14
ancient implements of punishment, such as the sword and the saw
面对刀锯之苦，他依然坚守心中的秘密。
Facing the agony of knives and saws, he still held onto the secret in his heart.
15
Edge of a knife; figuratively, the crucial point or where resources are most needed.
每一分钱都要花在刀口上，才能发挥最大的价值
Every penny must be spent at the most critical point to achieve maximum value.
More words with 刀
- cài菜dāo刀A kitchen knife.
- jiǎn剪dāo刀Scissors
- jiǎo铰dāo刀reamer
- lián镰dāo刀sickle, scythe
- tì剃dāo刀A razor.
- bīng冰dāo刀skate blade
- cān餐dāo刀To be killed by a knife.
- chái柴dāo刀machete, hacking knife
- chē车dāo刀lathe tool, turning tool
- cì刺dāo刀bayonet
- cuò锉dāo刀file
- duǎn短dāo刀A short knife or dagger.
- fēi飞dāo刀throwing knife, flying knife
- gāng钢dāo刀A steel knife or sword.
- guā刮dāo刀scraper, spatula
- jiān尖dāo刀Dagger, spearhead
- jiǎo绞dāo刀A reamer.
- jiè戒dāo刀Monk's knife, Buddhist knife
- kǎn砍dāo刀machete, cleaver
- bào刨dāo刀plane iron, plane blade
Idioms with 刀
- dāo刀qiāng枪bù不rù入impervious to criticism or influence
- dāo刀qiāng枪rù入kù库store weapons, return to peace
- dāo刀shān山huǒ火hǎi海extremely perilous or arduous places
- dāo刀shān山jiàn剑lín林perilous and extremely dangerous place
- dāo刀shān山jiàn剑shù树a hellish place of severe torment
- dāo刀xià下liú留rén人Stay the execution
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相jì济draw sword to help someone in distress
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相xiàng向turn hostile and resort to violence
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相zhù助draw sword and help someone in trouble
- bǎo宝dāo刀bù不lǎo老still capable and skillful despite age
- bǎo宝dāo刀wèi未lǎo老old but still vigorous and capable
- dà大dāo刀kuò阔fǔ斧act boldly and resolutely
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Open the tool →Questions about 刀
What does 刀 mean in Chinese?
刀 (dāo) means “A unit of paper in China” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 刀?
刀 is pronounced dāo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 刀 have?
刀 has 2 strokes.
How do you write 刀?
刀 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 刀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 刀?
The radical of 刀 is 刀.
