钂 (tǎng) - A type of ancient weapon similar to a & also refers to a type of ancient lamp

钂Tone 3

tǎng ｜ 28 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

钂 · tǎng

A type of ancient weapon similar to a long-handled spear or lance;

also refers to a type of ancient lamp or candlestick.

A type of ancient weapon similar to aalso refers to a type of ancient lamp

Usage highlights

Bronze spearLongAncient lanceWeapon typeCeremonial lanceHan dynasty spear

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear (more common term for similar weapon)
  • 枪— spear, lance (common term for piercing weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient bronze spear (青铜钂).
  • He studied the design of Han dynasty weapons (汉代兵器钂).
  • The ceremonial candlestick was ornate (礼仪用的钂灯).

Collocations

  • Bronze spear(青铜钂)
  • Long-handled weapon(长柄钂)
  • Ancient lance(古钂)
  • Weapon type(兵器钂)
  • Ceremonial lance(礼仪钂)
  • Han dynasty spear(汉代钂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 钂 appears in classical texts describing ancient Chinese weapons and ceremonial objects.
  • It was used during the Han dynasty and earlier periods as a military weapon.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily of historical interest.

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