Definitions
(noun)
edge of blade; cutting edge
Etymology
Pictograph of a knife. Similar to 刀 (knife), with an added dot marking where the blade is.
About
The character "刃" is an indicative ideograph formed by adding a distinguishing dot to the pictograph for knife, "刀", specifically to denote the blade's sharp edge, which defines its etymological origin and structural composition. Initially representing solely the cutting part of a blade, its meaning broadened over time to refer to the blade as a whole object and, through functional association, to actions involving cutting or piercing with such an implement.
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这把刀的刃很锋利。
小心别碰到刃。
刀刃上有一点锈。
他用刃切开了绳子。
这把匕首的刃很短。
刃的材质是不锈钢。
在打磨之后，刃变得非常锋利。
工程师设计了新型的刃具以提高效率。