鋣 (yé) - Ye — used exclusively in the name of & refers to the sword Moye.

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yé ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

鋣 · yé

Ye — used exclusively in the name of the legendary sword Ganjiang Moye (干将莫邪);

refers to the sword Moye.

Ye — used exclusively in the name ofrefers to the sword Moye.

Usage highlights

Ganjiang MoyeMoye swordSword of MoyeLegendary swords Ganjiang and Moye

Synonyms

  • 剑— sword (general term)
  • 刀— blade, knife

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary sword Moye (莫邪) was paired with Ganjiang (干将).
  • Ganjiang Moye are famous swords in Chinese mythology (干将莫邪).
  • The swordsmith Ganjiang forged the Moye sword (莫邪剑).

Collocations

  • Ganjiang Moye(干将莫邪)
  • Moye sword(莫邪剑)
  • Sword of Moye(莫邪之剑)
  • Legendary swords Ganjiang and Moye(干将莫邪宝剑)

Idioms

  • Ganjiang Moye (干将莫邪) — legendary paired swords from Chinese mythology

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Moye is one of two legendary swords forged by the swordsmith Ganjiang during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • In some versions of the legend, Moye was the name of Ganjiang's wife who helped forge the swords.
  • The swords represent perfect craftsmanship and the ultimate in weaponry in Chinese mythology.

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