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砍刀

Word · Noun

chopping knife; machete

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

a chopping knife; machete; large knife

A heavy knife designed for chopping firewood, vegetation, or large items. The blade is typically long and thicker at the back for durability. It is distinct from a kitchen chopper (菜刀).

Yé爷
ye爷
yòng用
yī一
bǎ把
jiù旧
kǎn砍
dāo刀
pī劈
chái柴
 。

Grandpa used an old chopping knife to split firewood.

Zhè这
bǎ把
kǎn砍
dāo刀
de的
dāo刀
bǐng柄
shì是
mù木
zhì质
de的
 。

This machete's handle is made of wood.

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Jìn进
shān山
shí时
xū需
yào要
dài带
yī一
bǎ把
kǎn砍
dāo刀
kāi开
lù路
 。

You need to carry a machete to clear a path when entering the mountains.

Zhè这
bǎ把
kǎn砍
dāo刀
bǐ比
cài菜
dāo刀
zhòng重
de得
duō多
 。

This chopping knife is much heavier than a kitchen cleaver.