(nòu) - A type of ancient weapon or tool & also used in historical contexts for certain implements.

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· nòu

A type of ancient weapon or tool;

also used in historical contexts for certain implements.

A type of ancient weapon or toolalso used in historical contexts for certain implements.

Usage highlights

Ancient weaponBronze implementRitual toolHistorical artifactMetal implement

Synonyms

  • spear (a more common ancient weapon)
  • dagger-axe (another ancient Chinese weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient weapon was made of bronze (青铜鐞).
  • Archaeologists discovered a ritual implement (礼器鐞).
  • This artifact is classified as a ceremonial tool ( ceremonial 鐞).

Collocations

  • Ancient weapon(古鐞)
  • Bronze implement(青铜鐞)
  • Ritual tool(礼鐞)
  • Historical artifact(历史鐞)
  • Metal implement(金属鐞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in historical texts describing ancient weapons or tools.
  • Used in archaeological contexts for classifying certain metal artifacts.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage.

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