熕 (gōng) - Gun — an ancient type of cannon used

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gōng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

熕 · gōng

Gun — an ancient type of cannon used in China, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Gun — an ancient type of cannon used

Usage highlights

Ancient cannonFire the cannonNaval cannonBronze cannonCannon barrelCannon platform

Synonyms

  • 炮— cannon, artillery
  • 铳— gun, firearm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient cannon (古熕).
  • They fired the cannon (放熕) during the reenactment.
  • Naval cannons (船熕) were important for coastal defense.
  • The bronze cannon (铜熕) was well preserved.

Collocations

  • Ancient cannon(古熕)
  • Fire the cannon(放熕)
  • Naval cannon(船熕)
  • Bronze cannon(铜熕)
  • Cannon barrel(熕身)
  • Cannon platform(熕台)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 熕 represents an early type of cannon used in Chinese warfare, particularly from the Ming dynasty onward.
  • The character reflects China's historical development and use of firearm technology.
  • It appears in historical texts and records related to military technology and coastal defense.

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