刀把 (dāo bǎ) — knife handle, sword hilt
Definition
刀把 (dāobǎ) literally means 'knife handle' — the part of a knife or sword you grip. 柄 also means handle but is more general, used for any tool; 刀把 is specific to bladed weapons.
noun
knife handlesword hilt
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 刀把。Zhè bǎ dāo de dāo bǎ shì yòng mù tou zuò de.The handle of this knife is made of wood.
- 刀把，。Tā jǐn wò zhe dāo bǎ, zhǔn bèi qiē cài.He gripped the knife handle tightly, ready to cut vegetables.
- 刀把。Gǔ dǒng jiàn de dāo bǎ shàng kè zhe jīng měi de huā wén.The hilt of the antique sword is carved with exquisite patterns.
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