戟 (jǐ) - Ji — an ancient Chinese pole weapon combining & halberd

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jǐ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

戟 · jǐ

Ji — an ancient Chinese pole weapon combining a spear tip with a curved blade;

halberd;

also used metaphorically for military prowess or conflict.

Ji — an ancient Chinese pole weapon combininghalberdalso used metaphorically for military prowess or conflict.

Usage highlights

Bronze halberdHalberd bladeHalberd troopsLong halberdDaggerHalberd technique

Synonyms

  • 戈— dagger-axe (another pole weapon)
  • 矛— spear (similar pole weapon)

Antonyms

  • 犁— plow (agricultural tool vs. weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient bronze halberd (青铜戟).
  • He studied the use of halberds in ancient warfare (戟的使用).
  • The general's troops were armed with halberds (持戟的士兵).

Collocations

  • Bronze halberd(青铜戟)
  • Halberd blade(戟刃)
  • Halberd troops(戟兵)
  • Long halberd(长戟)
  • Dagger-axe and halberd(戈戟)
  • Halberd technique(戟法)

Idioms

  • Drawing the sword and raising the halberd(剑拔戟张)
  • The spear and halberd cross(矛戟相交)
  • Halberd and spear forest(戟枪林立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The halberd was a prominent weapon during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, symbolizing military authority.
  • In ritual contexts, halberds were used as ceremonial objects and symbols of power.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing military formations and aristocratic weaponry.

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