鍨 (kuí) - Ancient weapon — refers to a type of & also known as 戣.

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kuí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鍨 · kuí

Ancient weapon — refers to a type of spear or halberd used in ancient China;

also known as 戣.

Ancient weapon — refers to a type ofalso known as 戣.

Usage highlights

Bronze spearAncient weaponWeapon typeBronze halberdRitual weapon

Synonyms

  • 戣— Ancient spear/halberd (alternative character for the same weapon)
  • 矛— Spear (more common term for spear weapons)
  • 戟— Halberd (pole weapon with multiple blades)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient bronze spear (青铜鍨).
  • Archaeologists found a weapon identified as a 鍨 at the site.
  • This character appears in classical texts describing ancient weaponry (古代兵器鍨).

Collocations

  • Bronze spear(青铜鍨)
  • Ancient weapon(古代鍨)
  • Weapon type(鍨类兵器)
  • Bronze halberd(青铜鍨戟)
  • Ritual weapon(礼器鍨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鍨 is an ancient weapon mentioned in classical Chinese texts, particularly in reference to bronze age weaponry.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily of interest to historians and archaeologists.
  • It represents a specific type of ceremonial or military spear/halberd from China's ancient period.

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