鎲 (tǎng) - Tang — a type of ancient weapon, specifically

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鎲 · tǎng

Tang — a type of ancient weapon, specifically a long-handled spear or halberd used in historical Chinese warfare.

Tang — a type of ancient weapon, specifically

Usage highlights

Tang spearAncient tangIron tangLongWeapon tang

Synonyms

  • 枪— spear (general term)
  • 戟— halberd

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior wielded a tang spear (鎲枪).
  • This museum displays ancient Chinese weapons like the tang (古鎲).
  • He collects replicas of historical polearms, including the tang (鎲).

Collocations

  • Tang spear(鎲枪)
  • Ancient tang(古鎲)
  • Iron tang(铁鎲)
  • Long-handled tang(长鎲)
  • Weapon tang(兵鎲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The tang was a polearm used in ancient and medieval Chinese warfare.
  • It is less commonly referenced than other weapons like the spear (矛) or halberd (戟) in popular culture.

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