鐧 (jiān) - Armor lining & the metal lining inside armor

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jiān ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鐧 · jiān

Armor lining;

the metal lining inside armor;

historically refers to a type of ancient weapon or tool;

also used in some medical contexts.

Armor liningthe metal lining inside armorhistorically refers to a type of ancient weapon

Usage highlights

Armor liningAncient weaponMetal liningHistorical armor

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The armor's lining was made of metal (鐧).
  • He studied ancient weapons including the jian (鐧).
  • This medical text mentions jian (鐧) in a specific context.

Collocations

  • Armor lining(鎧鐧)
  • Ancient weapon(鐧 weapon)
  • Metal lining(金屬鐧)
  • Historical armor(歷史鐧甲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the metal lining inside armor for protection.
  • Also used as a type of ancient weapon in Chinese martial history.
  • Appears in some classical Chinese medical texts.

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