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剪刀

jiǎndāo

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pinyin
jiǎndāo
simplified
剪刀
traditional
剪刀

1 · noun

A cutting tool with two blades that close against each other.

用相对开合的两个刀片剪东西的工具。

Use a pair of scissors; 把 is the Chinese measure word here.

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The scissors are in the box.

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剪刀在盒子里。

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scissors — A cutting tool with two blades that close against each other.