劎 (jiàn) - Sword — an ancient term for a double-edged

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劎 · jiàn

Sword — an ancient term for a double-edged straight sword, a type of bladed weapon.

Sword — an ancient term for a double-edged

Usage highlights

Ancient swordSword bladeSword hiltSword techniqueSword spiritSword and spear

Synonyms

  • 劍— sword (standard form)
  • 刀— saber; single-edged blade

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wielded a sharp sword (劎).
  • Ancient Chinese swords (古劎) were finely crafted.
  • He practiced swordsmanship (剑术) with a replica sword (劎).

Collocations

  • Ancient sword(古劎)
  • Sword blade(劎刃)
  • Sword hilt(劎柄)
  • Sword technique(劎法)
  • Sword spirit(劎魂)
  • Sword and spear(劎矛)

Idioms

  • Brandish the sword to uphold justice(挥劎仗义)
  • The sword is sharp and the spear is ready(劎利矛坚)
  • Sword's shadow and saber's light(劎影刀光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 劎 is a variant form of 劍 (jiàn), representing the double-edged straight sword in ancient China.
  • Swords hold significant cultural importance in Chinese martial arts, literature, and as symbols of justice and authority.
  • The character appears in historical texts and classical literature, often associated with knights-errant and warriors.

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