鈻 (sì) - Axe — an ancient weapon or tool with & also refers to a type of ancient Chinese

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鈻 · sì

Axe — an ancient weapon or tool with a blade attached at right angles to a handle;

also refers to a type of ancient Chinese battle-axe.

Axe — an ancient weapon or tool withalso refers to a type of ancient Chinese

Usage highlights

Bronze axeBattleCeremonial axeAxe bladeStone axeAxe handle

Synonyms

  • 斧— axe, hatchet (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wielded a battle-axe (鈻).
  • This museum displays ancient bronze axes (青铜鈻).
  • Archaeologists found a ceremonial axe (礼鈻) in the tomb.

Collocations

  • Bronze axe(青铜鈻)
  • Battle-axe(战鈻)
  • Ceremonial axe(礼鈻)
  • Axe blade(鈻刃)
  • Stone axe(石鈻)
  • Axe handle(鈻柄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鈻 was an important weapon and tool in ancient Chinese warfare and ceremonies.
  • Bronze axes like 鈻 were symbols of military power and authority in some ancient Chinese states.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ancient weaponry and rituals.

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