⺈ (dāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does ⺈ (dāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character ⺈ (dāo) means "Knife radical variant (top)". with 2 strokes and the radical 刀.

Q: How do you write ⺈ stroke by stroke?

⺈ has 2 strokes. The radical is 刀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between ⺈ and 刀?

⺈ (dāo) and 刀 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing ⺈?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 刀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use ⺈?

Common words containing ⺈ include: 刀 (dāo) — Knife; blade; 剪刀 (jiǎn dāo) — scissors; 切 (qiè) — to cut.

How to Write ⺈

The character ⺈ (dāo) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刀 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

⺈ is pronounced dāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Knife radical variant (top).

Common Words with ⺈

刀 dāo

Knife; blade

剪刀 jiǎn dāo

scissors

切 qiè

to cut

Example Sentences

这把刀很锋利。

Zhè bǎ dāo hěn fēnglì.

This knife is very sharp.

请给我剪刀。

Qǐng gěi wǒ jiǎndāo.

Please give me the scissors.

我在切水果。

wǒ zài qiè shuǐ guǒ 。

I am cutting fruit.

Similar Characters

刀 dāo

刁 diāo

刃 rèn

Practice Writing ⺈ (dāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about ⺈

What does ⺈ (dāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write ⺈ stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between ⺈ and 刀?

What mistakes do learners make writing ⺈?

What common words use ⺈?

How to Write ⺈ (dāo)