鏚 (qī) - Ancient weapon — refers to a type of & also appears in classical texts as a weapon

鏚Tone 1

qī ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

鏚 · qī

Ancient weapon — refers to a type of battle-axe or halberd used in ancient Chinese warfare;

also appears in classical texts as a weapon name.

Ancient weapon — refers to a type ofalso appears in classical texts as a weapon

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 斧— axe (more general term)
  • 戟— halberd (similar pole weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient battle-axe (鏚) was a formidable weapon.
  • In historical texts, the 鏚 appears among weaponry (兵器).
  • The character 鏚 is rarely used in modern contexts.

Collocations

  • Ancient battle-axe(鏚)
  • Weaponry(兵器)
  • Bronze weapon(青铜鏚)
  • Battle-axe and shield(鏚盾)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern language

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing weapons and warfare
  • Represents a specific type of bronze-age weapon used in early Chinese military history
  • Character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest

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