[[Radicals]] #Radicals #2-Strokes ## 刂 (dāo) Kanxi Radical 18 ![[Radical 018 - 刂 (dāo).svg]] **Variations of the radical:** [[刀 (dāo)]] [[⺈ (dāo)]] ## Meaning The radical 刂 (dāo) is called "刀字旁" (Dāozìpáng) in Chinese, which translates to "Knife's side." It's a commonly used radical in Chinese characters, and it typically appears on the left side of characters. The radical 刂 (dāo) often carries the semantic meaning related to knives, swords, or sharp objects. It frequently contributes to the meaning or pronunciation of characters in which it appears, particularly those related to actions involving cutting, slicing, or sharpness. ## Examples Here are some characters that contain the radical: [[删 shān]] - delete, remove [[前 qián]] - front; forward; preceding [[归 guī]] - to go back, to return [[班 bān]] - class; group; shift