斨 (qiāng) - An ancient type of axe with a square & a tool or weapon in ancient China.

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qiāng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 斤

器情

斨 · qiāng

An ancient type of axe with a square handle hole;

a tool or weapon in ancient China.

An ancient type of axe with a squarea tool or weapon in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Bronze axeAncient axeAxe handleWeapon and axeStone axe

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient axe (斨) was an important tool.
  • Archaeologists found a bronze axe (铜斨) at the site.
  • This character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经).

Collocations

  • Bronze axe(铜斨)
  • Ancient axe(古斨)
  • Axe handle(斨柄)
  • Weapon and axe(兵斨)
  • Stone axe(石斨)

Idioms

  • Broken axe and chipped spade(破斨缺斫)
  • Axe and halberd(斧斨戟钺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the Book of Songs, indicating its use in early Chinese civilization.
  • Represents early Chinese craftsmanship and military technology.
  • The character's composition reflects its function as a tool/weapon with the axe radical.

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