dagger; dirk
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Meanings
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dagger; dirk; short knife
Refers to a short, pointed, double-edged stabbing weapon. Often used historically, in martial arts contexts, or metaphorically to describe something sharp and dangerous. Can be used as both a weapon and a tool.
Tā他
cóng从
yāo腰
jiān间
chōu抽
chū出
yī一
bǎ把
bǐ匕
shǒu首
。
He pulled a dagger from his waist.
Zhè这
bǎ把
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
bǐ匕
shǒu首
shàng上
kè刻
yǒu有
huā花
wén纹
。
This ancient dagger is engraved with patterns.
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Tā他
de的
huà话
xiàng像
yī一
bǎ把
bǐ匕
shǒu首
，
cì刺
shāng伤
le了
tā她
de的
xīn心
。
His words were like a dagger, piercing her heart.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
bǐ匕
shǒu首
shì是
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
tiē贴
shēn身
wǔ武
qì器
。
In ancient times, daggers were common concealed weapons.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
bǐ匕
shǒu首
shì适
hé合
yòng用
lái来
qiē切
gē割
shéng绳
suǒ索
。
This type of dirk is suitable for cutting ropes.