槊 (shuò) - Shuò — a long lance or spear used

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槊 · shuò

Shuò — a long lance or spear used in ancient Chinese warfare, particularly by cavalry.

Shuò — a long lance or spear used

Usage highlights

Long lanceCavalry lanceIron lanceWield a lanceLance and shieldPoem about the lance

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear (general term)
  • 枪— spear, lance (later common term)

Antonyms

  • 盾— shield (defensive weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general wielded a long lance (槊) in battle.
  • Cavalrymen were trained in lance techniques (马槊).
  • He wrote a poem about the lance (咏槊).
  • The lance was a formidable weapon (长槊).

Collocations

  • Long lance(长槊)
  • Cavalry lance(马槊)
  • Iron lance(铁槊)
  • Wield a lance(横槊)
  • Lance and shield(槊盾)
  • Poem about the lance(咏槊)

Idioms

  • Poetic composition on horseback(横槊赋诗)
  • Wielding a lance across the river(横槊江上)
  • The lance of Lord Bao(鲍氏槊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The 槊 was a prestigious weapon associated with elite cavalry and high-ranking military officers during the Han to Tang dynasties.
  • It appears in classical literature and poetry, symbolizing military prowess and heroic spirit.
  • The idiom '横槊赋诗' describes a cultured warrior who composes poetry while holding a lance, epitomizing the ideal of the scholar-general.

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