What does 持刀 mean in Chinese?

持刀 (chí dāo) means "to hold a knife; knife-wielding" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 持刀?

持刀 is pronounced "chí dāo" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 持刀?

持刀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 持刀?

持刀 is made up of the characters 持, 刀. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 持刀?

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持刀 (chí dāo), to hold a knife

持刀

chí dāo

to hold a knife; knife-wielding

verb

Characters in This Word

持刀

Definitions

(verb) to hold a knife
knife-wielding

Example Sentences

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Related Words

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HSK & Exam Info

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持刀