剪刀

• 拼音: jiǎn dāo
• 汉字拆解: 剪 = 前 (front) + 刀 (knife), meaning to cut; 刀 = pictograph of a knife

含义

Scissors. A cutting tool with two blades.

The most common word for scissors. Used in households, offices, and various professions. 剪刀石头布 is the Chinese version of rock-paper-scissors. Different types exist for specific purposes.

例句

1. 抽屉里有一把剪刀，你可以用来剪包装。
2. 裁缝的剪刀非常锋利，剪布料又快又整齐。
3. 孩子们在玩剪刀石头布，决定谁先开始游戏。

用法指南

语境: household, office, crafts, games

语气: practical

正确说法

• 请把剪刀递给我。(Please pass me the scissors.)
• 小心使用剪刀，别伤到手。(Be careful using scissors; don't hurt your hand.)

错误说法

• 我有两个剪刀 (剪刀 takes 把 as measure word — say 两把剪刀)

起源与历史

Compound of 剪 (to cut) + 刀 (knife/blade), meaning cutting blade or scissors.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal