鉃 (shì) - Arrowhead — an ancient weapon point or arrow & also refers to sharp, pointed objects.

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shì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鉃 · shì

Arrowhead — an ancient weapon point or arrow tip;

also refers to sharp, pointed objects.

Arrowhead — an ancient weapon point or arrowalso refers to sharp, pointed objects.

Usage highlights

Bronze arrowheadIron arrowheadStone arrowheadAncient arrowheadArrowhead shapeArrowhead collection

Synonyms

  • 箭头— arrowhead (more common modern term)
  • 镞— arrowhead (classical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists found bronze arrowheads (青铜鉃) at the site.
  • The arrowhead (鉃) was still sharp after centuries.
  • Ancient warriors used various types of arrowheads (鉃的种类).

Collocations

  • Bronze arrowhead(青铜鉃)
  • Iron arrowhead(铁鉃)
  • Stone arrowhead(石鉃)
  • Ancient arrowhead(古鉃)
  • Arrowhead shape(鉃形)
  • Arrowhead collection(鉃收藏)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鉃 was used in ancient Chinese warfare and hunting as arrow tips.
  • Arrowheads were important artifacts reflecting ancient metallurgy and military technology.
  • Different materials (bronze, iron, stone) indicate different historical periods.

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