HSK 4
刀
Meaning
- knife
- blade
- single-edged sword
- cutlass
- (slang) dollar (loanword)
- classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper)
- classifier for knife cuts or stabs
- Pinyin
- dāo
- Classifier
- 把(bǎ)
Character reference
Components and radical classification
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details