棇 (cōng) - A type of pointed tip on a carrying & also an ancient term for a type of

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cōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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棇 · cōng

A type of pointed tip on a carrying pole;

also an ancient term for a type of spear or pointed implement.

A type of pointed tip on a carryingalso an ancient term for a type of

Usage highlights

carrying pole tippointed spearsharp implement

Synonyms

  • 尖— sharp, pointed
  • 矛— spear, lance

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carrying pole has a sharp tip (棇).
  • Ancient soldiers used pointed weapons (棇).
  • The tool's pointed end is called a cen (棇).

Collocations

  • carrying pole tip(担棇)
  • pointed spear(矛棇)
  • sharp implement(尖棇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to specific types of tools and weapons.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and naming contexts.

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