鐭 (yù) - A short-bladed axe & a small axe used in ancient times

鐭Tone 4

yù ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鐭 · yù

A short-bladed axe;

a small axe used in ancient times;

also refers to something short or brief.

A short-bladed axea small axe used in ancient timesalso refers to something short or brief.

Usage highlights

short axebrief noteshort swordshort spearshort blade

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeologist found an ancient short axe (鐭斧).
  • He wrote a brief note (鐭札).
  • This is a short sword (鐭剑).

Collocations

  • short axe(鐭斧)
  • brief note(鐭札)
  • short sword(鐭剑)
  • short spear(鐭矛)
  • short blade(鐭刃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of short-handled axe used in ancient China, particularly for ceremonial or military purposes.
  • The character embodies the concept of 'shortness' or 'brevity' in both physical objects and abstract concepts like writing.

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