銃 (chòng) - Gun & firearm

銃Tone 4

chòng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

銃 · chòng

Gun;

firearm;

cannon;

a weapon that fires projectiles using explosive force.

Gunfirearmcannon

Usage highlights

HandgunMachine gunAir gunGun barrelGunpowderGunshot

Synonyms

  • 枪— gun; firearm (more common modern term)
  • 炮— cannon; artillery

Antonyms

  • 盾— shield (defensive weapon)
  • 和平— peace

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldier carried a rifle (步枪).
  • He loaded the shotgun (猎枪).
  • Police confiscated the illegal firearm (非法枪支).
  • Ancient cannons were used in naval battles (古代大炮).

Collocations

  • Handgun(手枪)
  • Machine gun(机关枪)
  • Air gun(气枪)
  • Gun barrel(枪管)
  • Gunpowder(火药)
  • Gunshot(枪声)

Idioms

  • First shot(第一枪)
  • Gunpoint robbery(持枪抢劫)
  • Trigger happy(枪不离手)
  • Gunfire exchange(枪战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the introduction of firearms technology to East Asia.
  • In modern contexts, represents both military power and social issues related to gun violence.
  • Appears in historical texts describing warfare and military technology developments.

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