dāo

Translation

  • knife
  • blade
  • single-edged sword
  • cutlass
  • CL:把[ba3]
  • (slang) dollar (loanword)
  • classifier for sets of one hundred sheets (of paper)
  • classifier for knife cuts or stabs

Synonyms

Examples

  • 这把锋很利。
    The knife has a keen blade.
  • 不锋利。
    The knife is not sharp.
  • 这把很锋利。
    This knife is very sharp.
  • 杀鸡焉用牛
    Never use a cannon to kill a fly.
  • 少一把
    There is a knife missing.
  • 我把我借来的还了。
    I returned the knife which I had borrowed.
  • 、石头、布。
    Rock, paper, scissors.
  • 你可以借我你的吗?
    Would you lend me your knife?
  • 我们用筷子,不用叉。
    We use chopsticks in place of knives and forks.
  • 它可以被当成一把来用。
    It can be used as a knife.
Chinese Tones