殳 (shū) - An ancient weapon & a type of bamboo or wooden pole-arm with

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shū ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 殳

上姝

殳 · shū

An ancient weapon;

a type of bamboo or wooden pole-arm with no blade, used for striking;

a radical in Chinese characters.

An ancient weapona type of bamboo or wooden pole-arm witha radical in Chinese characters.

Usage highlights

Ancient weapon殳 radicalPole weaponBamboo spearMilitary weapon

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 殳 originally meant a type of ancient weapon (古代兵器).
  • 殳 is used as a radical in many characters (如: 殴, 段, 毅).
  • In ancient texts, 殳 refers to a long pole weapon (长柄武器).

Collocations

  • Ancient weapon(古代兵器)
  • 殳 radical(殳部)
  • Pole weapon(长柄武器)
  • Bamboo spear(竹制兵器)
  • Military weapon(军事武器)

Idioms

  • To wield the shu weapon(执殳)
  • Soldiers holding shu weapons(兵士执殳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 殳 was one of the five major weapons in ancient China (五兵之一), along with the spear, dagger-axe, halberd, and long lance.
  • In the Zhou Dynasty, 殳 was used by guards and chariot soldiers as a ceremonial and combat weapon.
  • As a radical, 殳 often appears in characters related to striking, hitting, or military actions.

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