刃 (rèn) - The cutting edge of a knife or sword & blade

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rèn ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 刀

仁荣

刃 · rèn

The cutting edge of a knife or sword;

blade;

to kill with a blade;

by extension, a weapon.

The cutting edge of a knife or swordbladeto kill with a blade

Usage highlights

BladeEdge of a knifeWhite bladeDoubleSword's edgeTo be at knifepoint

Synonyms

  • 锋— sharp point; cutting edge
  • 刀锋— knife edge; blade

Antonyms

  • 背— back (of a blade); blunt side

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blade of the knife is very sharp (刀刃很锋利).
  • He was killed by the blade (他死于白刃).
  • This sword has a double-edged blade (这把剑是双刃的).

Collocations

  • Blade(刀刃)
  • Edge of a knife(刀刃)
  • White blade(白刃)
  • Double-edged(双刃)
  • Sword's edge(剑刃)
  • To be at knifepoint(兵刃相接)

Idioms

  • A double-edged sword(双刃剑)
  • To throw oneself upon the enemy's swords(迎刃而上)
  • To be at knifepoint(兵刃相接)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the sharp, functional part of a weapon, carrying connotations of danger, precision, and martial power.
  • In idioms like 'double-edged sword' (双刃剑), it metaphorically describes something with both positive and negative consequences.

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