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

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劒 · jiàn

Sword — an ancient term for a double-edged straight sword, particularly referring to ancient Chinese swords.

Sword — an ancient term for a double-edged

Usage highlights

Ancient swordBronze swordDoubleSword bladeSword hiltSword scabbard

Synonyms

  • 剑— sword (modern simplified form)
  • 刀— single-edged blade/saber

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient bronze sword (青铜劒).
  • He practiced with a traditional Chinese sword (中国古劒).
  • The swordplay demonstration featured double-edged swords (双刃劒术).

Collocations

  • Ancient sword(古劒)
  • Bronze sword(青铜劒)
  • Double-edged sword(双刃劒)
  • Sword blade(劒刃)
  • Sword hilt(劒柄)
  • Sword scabbard(劒鞘)

Idioms

  • The sword is not old, the blade is still sharp(劒不老，刃犹锋)
  • Drawing the sword to help(拔劒相助)
  • Sword and book companion(劒书为伴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 劒 represents the classical double-edged straight sword in Chinese martial history, distinct from the single-edged dao (刀).
  • In Chinese culture, swords symbolize justice, courage, and scholarly-martial excellence.
  • The character appears in classical texts and historical records describing ancient weaponry.

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