釻 (qiú) - A rare character referring to a type of & also appears in ancient texts.

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qiú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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釻 · qiú

A rare character referring to a type of arrow or arrowhead;

also appears in ancient texts.

A rare character referring to a type ofalso appears in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Bronze arrowheadAncient arrowWeapon artifactMetal arrowhead

Synonyms

  • 箭— arrow (more common term)
  • 镞— arrowhead

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient arrowheads were sometimes called 釻 (釻).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing weapons (武器).
  • Archaeologists found bronze 釻 artifacts (青铜釻).

Collocations

  • Bronze arrowhead(青铜釻)
  • Ancient arrow(古釻)
  • Weapon artifact(兵器釻)
  • Metal arrowhead(金属釻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing weapons and military equipment.
  • Represents a specific type of arrow or arrowhead used in historical warfare.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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