匕 (bǐ) - dagger & ancient spoon or ladle

匕Tone 3

bǐ ｜ 2 strokes ｜ radical: 匕

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匕 · bǐ

dagger;

ancient spoon or ladle;

a type of ancient utensil.

daggerancient spoon or ladlea type of ancient utensil.

Usage highlights

DaggerSpoon ladleBronze ladleAncient utensil

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sharp dagger (匕首).
  • Ancient bronze ladle (匕鬯).
  • The character resembles a spoon (匕形).

Collocations

  • Dagger(匕首)
  • Spoon ladle(匕鬯)
  • Dagger-axe(匕戈)
  • Bronze ladle(铜匕)
  • Ancient utensil(古匕)

Idioms

  • Not alarmed by dagger or spoon(匕鬯不惊)
  • Dagger and hairpin(匕首钗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted an ancient spoon-like utensil used in rituals.
  • Later extended to mean dagger due to similar shape.
  • Used in classical texts and idioms, often in a ceremonial context.

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