The Chinese word 刀 means “knife” in English. It is a common noun used to refer to a sharp-edged tool used for cutting or slicing. In Chinese culture, knives have been used for various purposes, including cooking, hunting, and self-defense. The word 刀 is often used in compound words to describe different types of knives, such as 餐刀 which means “table knife” or 厨刀 which means “kitchen knife”.
Translation
Noun: knife
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我用刀切水果 | wǒ yòng dāo qiē shuǐguǒ | I use a knife to cut fruit |
| 这把刀很锋利 | zhè bǎ dāo hěn fēnglì | This knife is very sharp |
| 他手里拿着一把刀 | tā shǒulǐ názhe yī bǎ dāo | He is holding a knife in his hand |
| 厨师用刀切菜 | chúshī yòng dāo qiē cài | The chef uses a knife to chop vegetables |
| 这个刀柄很舒服 | zhège dāo bǐng hěn shūfú | The handle of this knife is very comfortable |
| 他用刀削苹果皮 | tā yòng dāo xiāo píngguǒ pí | He uses a knife to peel the apple skin |
| 这个刀片需要更换 | zhège dāopiàn xūyào gēnghuàn | This blade needs to be replaced |
| 这把刀很重，不好拿 | zhè bǎ dāo hěn zhòng, bù hǎo ná | This knife is heavy and hard to hold |
HSK
刀 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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