藏刀 (cáng) — concealed knife, hidden blade

Definition

Note the pronunciation: 藏 here is cáng ('to hide'), NOT Zàng ('Tibet'). It means a knife concealed on the body — hidden in clothing, a boot, or a sleeve — typically as a weapon. Distinct from a kitchen knife or an openly carried blade.

noun

concealed knifehidden blade

Measure word · 把

Examples

藏刀。
Tā suí shēn dài le yì bǎ cáng.
He carries a concealed knife with him.
藏刀。
Zhè zhǒng cáng fēi cháng fēng lì.
This kind of hidden blade is very sharp.
藏刀。
Jǐng chá zài tā shēn shàng fā xiàn le yì bǎ cáng.
The police discovered a hidden knife on him.

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