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刀子

Word · Noun

small knife; blade

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

small knife; pocket knife; blade

informal

A general term for a small cutting tool, often with a folding blade. The '儿' (ér) in the definition '小刀儿' indicates a diminutive or colloquial form in Northern Mandarin. Often used in everyday contexts.

Tā他
yòng用
dāo刀
zi子
xiāo削
píng苹
guǒ果
 。

He used a knife to peel the apple.

Zhè这
bǎ把
dāo刀
zi子
hěn很
kuài快
 ，
xiǎo小
xīn心
bié别
gē割
dào到
shǒu手
 。

This knife is very sharp, be careful not to cut your hand.

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Wǒ我
bāo包
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
bǎ把
zhé折
dié叠
dāo刀
zi子
 。

I have a folding knife in my bag.

Bié别
wán玩
dāo刀
zi子
 ，
tài太
wēi危
xiǎn险
le了
 ！

Don't play with the knife; it's too dangerous!