(yǔn) - A type of ancient spear or lance & an ancient weapon.

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yǔn | 12 strokes | radical:

· yǔn

A type of ancient spear or lance;

an ancient weapon.

A type of ancient spear or lancean ancient weapon.

Usage highlights

Ancient spearBronze weaponMilitary lanceWeapon type

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient spear (鈗).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze weapon (青铜鈗).
  • This character refers to a type of lance (一种矛类兵器).

Collocations

  • Ancient spear(古鈗)
  • Bronze weapon(青铜鈗)
  • Military lance(兵鈗)
  • Weapon type(兵器鈗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing weapons and military equipment.
  • Represents a specific type of spear used in historical Chinese warfare.

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