銉 (yù) - Ancient term for the trigger of a crossbow & also used in historical texts for certain tools
銉 · yù
Ancient term for the trigger of a crossbow;
also used in historical texts for certain tools or implements.
Ancient term for the trigger of a crossbowalso used in historical texts for certain tools
Usage highlights
crossbow triggerbronze triggerancient weaponrymilitary mechanism
Synonyms
- 弩机— crossbow mechanism
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The crossbow trigger (銉) was a crucial component in ancient Chinese weaponry.
- Archaeologists found a bronze 銉 at the excavation site.
- This character appears in classical military texts (古代兵书).
Collocations
- crossbow trigger(弩銉)
- bronze trigger(铜銉)
- ancient weaponry(古代兵器)
- military mechanism(军事机括)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese military texts describing crossbow mechanisms.
- Represents early Chinese engineering in weapon technology.
- Now considered an obscure character rarely used in modern contexts.