戉 (yuè) - A type of ancient battle-axe or halberd & an ancient variant of the character 钺 (battle-axe).
戉 · yuè
A type of ancient battle-axe or halberd;
an ancient variant of the character 钺 (battle-axe).
A type of ancient battle-axe or halberdan ancient variant of the character 钺 (battle-axe).
Usage highlights
Ancient battleBronze battleJade battleTo hold a battleAxe and shield
Usage & contexts
Examples
- An ancient bronze battle-axe (青铜戉).
- The character is an ancient form of 钺 (戉 is the ancient form).
- Used in ancient texts to refer to a weapon (执戉).
Collocations
- Ancient battle-axe(古戉)
- Bronze battle-axe(青铜戉)
- Jade battle-axe(玉戉)
- To hold a battle-axe(执戉)
- Axe and shield(干戉)
Idioms
- To wield authority (like holding a battle-axe)(执戉秉钺)
Cultural background
FAQ- 戉 was an important ceremonial and military weapon in ancient China, particularly during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
- It often symbolized military power and authority, sometimes used in rituals.
- The character itself is the ancient form of 钺, which later came to denote the same weapon.