刂 dāo

Kangxi radical 18 (刀) as a vertical side element, referred to as 立刀旁 or 侧刀旁

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刂 · 2 strokes

How to write 刂 step by step

2 strokes

Each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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