铖 (chéng) - A type of ancient weapon or tool & used in personal names, often conveying strength and
铖 · chéng
A type of ancient weapon or tool;
used in personal names, often conveying strength and reliability.
A type of ancient weapon or toolused in personal names, often conveying strength and
Usage highlights
Personal name usageAncient weaponBronze implement
Synonyms
- 钺— battle-axe (similar ancient weapon)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This character appears in historical names (铖 as a name component).
- It refers to an ancient bronze weapon (古代青铜兵器).
- Modern usage is primarily in given names (现代主要用于人名).
Collocations
- Personal name usage(人名用字)
- Ancient weapon(古代兵器)
- Bronze implement(青铜器具)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally denoted a type of weapon or tool in ancient China.
- Now primarily used in personal names, conveying connotations of strength and steadfastness.
- Rare in modern vocabulary outside of naming contexts.