戣 (kuí) - A type of ancient bronze battle-axe or halberd

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kuí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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戣 · kuí

A type of ancient bronze battle-axe or halberd used in ceremonial and military contexts in early Chinese history.

A type of ancient bronze battle-axe or halberd

Usage highlights

Bronze battleAncient halberdCeremonial weaponMilitary halberdRitual battle

Synonyms

  • 戟— halberd (similar ancient pole weapon)
  • 戈— dagger-axe (another ancient Chinese pole weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed a bronze battle-axe (青铜戣).
  • This weapon was used in ceremonial rituals (仪式用的戣).
  • Archaeologists found a well-preserved halberd (保存完好的戣).

Collocations

  • Bronze battle-axe(青铜戣)
  • Ancient halberd(古戣)
  • Ceremonial weapon(礼戣)
  • Military halberd(兵戣)
  • Ritual battle-axe(祭戣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient Chinese bronze weapon used from the Shang to Zhou dynasties.
  • Often found in archaeological contexts as burial goods for nobility and military leaders.
  • Had both practical military and ceremonial/ritual significance in ancient Chinese warfare.

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