鏋 (mǎn) - A type of ancient weapon similar to a & also refers to a type of furnace or

鏋Tone 3

mǎn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鏋 · mǎn

A type of ancient weapon similar to a spear or halberd;

also refers to a type of furnace or fire used in metalworking.

A type of ancient weapon similar to aalso refers to a type of furnace or

Usage highlights

Ancient weaponBronze halberdMetal furnaceWeaponryWar toolFire tool

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear (similar ancient weapon)
  • 戈— dagger-axe (another ancient pole weapon)
  • 炉— furnace (for metalworking)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient weapon (鏋) was used by soldiers.
  • Metal was melted in the furnace (鏋).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze 鏋 in the tomb.
  • The character 鏋 appears in ancient texts about weaponry.

Collocations

  • Ancient weapon(古鏋)
  • Bronze halberd(铜鏋)
  • Metal furnace(金鏋)
  • Weaponry(兵器鏋)
  • War tool(战鏋)
  • Fire tool(火鏋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to weapons and metalworking tools.
  • Reflects the importance of metallurgy and weaponry in ancient Chinese civilization.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in historical contexts.

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