剪刀 (jiǎn dāo) — scissors
Definition
剪刀 is the noun 'scissors' (counted with 把). The verb 剪 is the action of cutting with scissors or trimming — use 剪刀 for the tool, 剪 for the act.
noun
scissors
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 剪刀。Tā yòng jiǎn dāo jiǎn le tóu fa.He cut his hair with scissors.
- 剪刀？Nǐ néng bāng wǒ zhǎo yí xià jiǎn dāo ma?Can you help me look for the scissors?
- 剪刀。Wǒ zài chāo shì mǎi le yì bǎ jiǎn dāo.I bought a pair of scissors at the supermarket.
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