(hàn) - The tip of a sword or blade & the sharp point of a weapon.

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hàn | 15 strokes | radical:

· hàn

The tip of a sword or blade;

the sharp point of a weapon.

The tip of a sword or bladethe sharp point of a weapon.

Usage highlights

sword tipblade pointspear tipweapon pointsharp tipmetal tip

Synonyms

  • sharp point; cutting edge
  • tip; point; sharp
  • blade edge

Antonyms

  • blunt; dull
  • handle; hilt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword's tip (剑鋎) was extremely sharp.
  • He examined the blade's point (刀鋎).
  • The spear's sharp end (矛鋎) gleamed in the light.

Collocations

  • sword tip(剑鋎)
  • blade point(刀鋎)
  • spear tip(矛鋎)
  • weapon point(兵鋎)
  • sharp tip(锋鋎)
  • metal tip(金鋎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts and dictionaries referring to the pointed end of weapons.
  • As a weapon-related character, it carries connotations of sharpness, precision, and martial capability.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical and literary interest.

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