Meaning Clues (Semantic)
刂

刂

dāoMeaning ClueMeaning clue Standing Knife (Slice / Divide)
Strokes 2 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Standing knife on right side, cut, carve

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 刂 inside new characters. It often points toward knife or cutting, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 刂

Locate component 刂 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Standing knife on right side, cut, carve)

Use 刂 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to standing knife on right side, cut, carve.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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别
biéMeaning Clue
right part+刂

separate

到
dàoMeaning Clue
right part+刂

to arrive

刚
gāngMeaning Clue
right part+刂

just

利
lìMeaning Clue
right part+刂

sharp, beneficial, profit

前
qiánMeaning Clue
rest of character+刂

front, forward, ahead, before

刮
guāMeaning Clue
right part+刂

to scrape, to shave, to blow (wind)

刷
shuāMeaning Clue
刻
kèMeaning Clue
列
lièMeaning Clue
剩
shèngMeaning Clue
划
huàMeaning Clue
则
zéMeaning Clue
删
shānMeaning Clue
罚
fáMeaning Clue
制
zhìMeaning Clue
刺
cìMeaning Clue
副
fùMeaning Clue
剑
jiànMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 刂

What role does component 刂 play in Chinese characters?

刂 (dāo) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 刂 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 刂, identify the core semantic family around "Standing knife on right side, cut, carve", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.