量词
Measure word for “knife” in Chinese
The measure word for knife in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把刀 (yì bǎ dāo) means "one knife". 把 is the measure word for things with a handle, and chairs.
- 两把刀liǎng bǎ dāotwo knifes
- 这把刀zhè bǎ dāothis knife
- 那几把刀nà jǐ bǎ dāothose few knifes
Knife is 刀 (dāo), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 把
- key 钥匙
- chair 椅子
- strength 力气
- banana 香蕉
- umbrella 伞
- chopsticks 筷子
- sand 沙子
- toothbrush 牙刷
Common questions
What is the measure word for knife in Chinese?
The measure word for knife in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把刀 (yì bǎ dāo) means "one knife".
Can I use 个 for 刀?
People will understand 一个刀, but 一把刀 is the correct form and what exams expect.