大刀

dàdāo
noun #29,955

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 broadsword; large saber
  2. 2 machete; large knife

Examples

HSK 5
Wǔshù biǎoyǎn zhōng, tā shúliàn de wǔdòng zhe dàdāo.
During the martial arts performance, he skillfully wielded the broadsword.
HSK 7-9
Gǔdài shìbīng huīwǔ dàdāo chōng xiàng dí zhèn.
Ancient soldiers brandished broadswords as they charged at the enemy lines.

Tips

culture
The 大刀 (broadsword or dadao) became a symbol of Chinese resistance during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The 大刀队 (Dadao Corps) of the 29th Route Army was famous for using large swords against Japanese troops.

Stroke Order

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