鎙 (shuò) - A long spear or lance & a type of ancient weapon.

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shuò ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鎙 · shuò

A long spear or lance;

a type of ancient weapon.

A long spear or lancea type of ancient weapon.

Usage highlights

Long spearIron spearSpear techniqueSpear and shieldSpear tipSpear handle

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear (more common term)
  • 枪— spear, lance (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wielded a long spear (鎙) in battle.
  • Ancient Chinese soldiers were trained in spear (鎙) techniques.
  • The museum displayed a collection of historical weapons including a鎙.

Collocations

  • Long spear(长鎙)
  • Iron spear(铁鎙)
  • Spear technique(鎙法)
  • Spear and shield(鎙盾)
  • Spear tip(鎙尖)
  • Spear handle(鎙柄)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鎙 refers to a specific type of long spear used in ancient Chinese warfare.
  • This character appears in historical texts and military treatises but is rarely used in modern language.
  • The weapon was typically made of metal with a long wooden shaft, used by infantry and cavalry.

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