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scissors
broadsword
knife
penetration of a cutting tool
hand formed into a flat shape, as for a karate chop
racing skates
blade
saber
tool change
knife
the edge of a knife
Notice where 刀 sits in each complete thought.
Can I borrow your scissors?
Source: Tatoeba #335308 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe cut the rope with her knife.
Source: Tatoeba #8743559 · CC BY 2.0 FRThese scissors don't cut well.
Source: Tatoeba #8696328 · CC BY 2.0 FRThese scissors don't cut well.
Source: Tatoeba #1733453 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.