Knife radical;
the left-standing form of the knife character 刀, used as a radical in Chinese characters, typically indicating meanings related to cutting, stabbing, or other actions involving blades or sharp instruments.
Naming use not reviewed
This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.
Character actions
At a glance
Character carried forward
刂 will enter as a given-name seed, not as an assumed surname. You will choose the surrounding characters and can remove the source context at any time.