() - Ancient term for the trigger of a crossbow & also used in historical texts for certain tools

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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

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.

FAQ