鈒 (sà) - Spear & a type of ancient weapon

鈒Tone 4

sà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

鈒 · sà

Spear;

a type of ancient weapon;

also refers to a short spear or lance used in historical Chinese warfare.

Speara type of ancient weaponalso refers to a short spear or lance

Usage highlights

short speariron spearspear and shieldspear techniquecavalry spear

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear (general term)
  • 槍— spear, lance

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldier carried a short spear (鈒).
  • Ancient Chinese infantry used various polearms including the sha (鈒).
  • This museum displays a Han dynasty sha spear (漢代鈒).

Collocations

  • short spear(短鈒)
  • iron spear(鐵鈒)
  • spear and shield(鈒盾)
  • spear technique(鈒法)
  • cavalry spear(騎兵鈒)

Idioms

  • Spears and shields at the ready(鈒盾齊備)
  • As sharp as a spear(鋒利如鈒)
  • Spear techniques of the northern armies(北軍鈒法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The sha was a specific type of short spear used in ancient Chinese warfare, particularly during the Han and Tang dynasties.
  • It was often used by infantry and sometimes by cavalry due to its manageable length compared to longer spears.
  • The character appears in classical military texts describing ancient Chinese weaponry and combat formations.

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