How to write 刀 (dāo) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- knife
- old coin
- measure
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
刀 breaks down into 1 component arranged as Upper-right envelops Inner. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 刀 is 刀 — meaning knife. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 切.
HSK 4 Words Containing 刀
Tasks Featuring 刀 / 相关任务
Words containing 刀 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 刀 mean in Chinese?
刀 (dāo) means knife; old coin; measure. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 刀 have?
刀 is written in 2 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 刀?
The radical of 刀 is 刀 (knife). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 切.
What is the pinyin for 刀?
刀 is pronounced dāo.
What HSK 4 words use 刀?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 刀 appears in 1 word, including 刀 (dāo). See the full list above.