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" originated as a pictograph of a spoon, and its minimal two-stroke structure has remained consistent. Initially representing a culinary utensil, its meaning later extended to signify a dagger, which became its predominant modern sense. This semantic shift is evident in its use within words like "匕首", where it denotes a bladed weapon.
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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。