釯 (máng) - Sharp point of a weapon & tip of a blade

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máng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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釯 · máng

Sharp point of a weapon;

tip of a blade;

also used in names for sharpness or excellence.

Sharp point of a weapontip of a bladealso used in names for sharpness or excellence.

Usage highlights

Spear tipBlade pointSharp tipWeapon pointPeak excellence

Synonyms

  • 锋— sharp point; cutting edge
  • 尖— point; tip; sharp
  • 芒— awn; beard; sharp point

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt; dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spear's tip was extremely sharp (釯尖).
  • He polished the blade's point (刀釯).
  • This represents the peak of craftsmanship (技艺之釯).

Collocations

  • Spear tip(矛釯)
  • Blade point(刀釯)
  • Sharp tip(釯尖)
  • Weapon point(兵器之釯)
  • Peak excellence(釯峰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the sharp point of weapons like spears and blades.
  • In extended usage, can metaphorically represent excellence or the pinnacle of achievement.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.

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