刀 (dāo) — how to say "knife" in Chinese

Measure word: 把 (bǎ)

Knife

Radicals / Keys

Knife

#18 · dāo · 2 strokes

Examples

在厨房做饭的时候,用这把切菜非常方便。

When cooking in the kitchen, this knife is very convenient for cutting vegetables.

一把

One knife.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "knife" in Chinese?

"knife" in Chinese is 刀 (dāo).

What does 刀 mean in English?

刀 (dāo) means "Knife".

How is 刀 pronounced?

It is pronounced dāo (written as dao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "knife" in Chinese characters?

It is written 刀.

What HSK level is 刀?

刀 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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