錅 (lí) - Sharp edge of a weapon & ancient term for a sharp blade or point.

錅Tone 2

lí ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

錅 · lí

Sharp edge of a weapon;

ancient term for a sharp blade or point.

Sharp edge of a weaponancient term for a sharp blade or point.

Usage highlights

Sharp edgeSharp bladeWeapon's edgeMetal edge

Synonyms

  • 锋— sharp point or edge
  • 刃— blade edge
  • 利— sharp

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blade had a sharp edge (锋錅).
  • Ancient weapons were often described by their sharpness (利錅).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing arms (兵錅).

Collocations

  • Sharp edge(锋錅)
  • Sharp blade(利錅)
  • Weapon's edge(兵錅)
  • Metal edge(金錅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing weaponry.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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