HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
刀 — knife
- Reading
- dāo
- Meaning
- knife; blade; sword
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
刀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dāo and it means knife; blade; sword. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
刀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 刀 (knife) and 剪刀 (scissors).
Chinese words containing 刀
Frequently asked questions
What does 刀 mean in Chinese?
刀 means knife; blade; sword in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 刀 read?
刀 is read dāo. Reading it inside real words — 刀 and 剪刀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刀 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 刀 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刀 in a word?
A common word containing 刀 is 刀 (dāo) — "knife". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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