柲 (bì) - Handle of a weapon, particularly an ancient spear & also refers to a type of bamboo.

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bì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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柲 · bì

Handle of a weapon, particularly an ancient spear or halberd;

also refers to a type of bamboo.

Handle of a weapon, particularly an ancient spearalso refers to a type of bamboo.

Usage highlights

Spear handleHalberd handleBamboo handleLong handleShort handleWooden handle

Synonyms

  • 柄— handle, shaft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spear handle (柲) was made of hardwood.
  • Archaeologists found a bronze spear with its wooden handle (柲) partially preserved.
  • This type of bamboo (柲竹) is used for crafting.

Collocations

  • Spear handle(戈柲)
  • Halberd handle(戟柲)
  • Bamboo handle(竹柲)
  • Long handle(长柲)
  • Short handle(短柲)
  • Wooden handle(木柲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in archaeological and classical texts describing ancient Chinese weaponry.
  • The character reflects the importance of materials (wood, bamboo) in ancient weapon craftsmanship.

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