Definitions
dagger; ladle; ancient type of spoon
Etymology
Depicts a spoon. 匕 as a component can be sometimes used to depict a person.
About
The character "匕" originates from an early pictograph representing a spoon or ladle, indicating its initial function as a culinary utensil. Over time, its meaning shifted from a eating implement to denote a dagger, likely due to a perceived resemblance in form between certain spoons and short blades. This semantic change solidified in modern usage, where it almost exclusively means dagger, as evidenced in compounds like "匕首". Structurally, it has retained a simple two-stroke composition that has remained largely consistent throughout its history. Additionally, it serves as a component in other characters, often contributing meanings associated with piercing or cutting based on its evolved sense.
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这把匕首很锋利。
匕首放在桌子上。
他用匕首切水果。
匕首的历史很悠久。
警察没收了那把匕首。
匕首的刀刃闪闪发光。
在古代，匕首是常见武器。
这把匕首由精钢锻造而成。