锬 (tán) - Long spear & ancient weapon

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tán ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

锬 · tán

Long spear;

ancient weapon;

also used in names.

Long spearancient weaponalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Long spearBronze tanAncient weaponSpear and shield

Synonyms

  • 矛— spear
  • 枪— spear, lance

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wielded a long spear (长锬).
  • The ancient weapon was called a tan (锬).
  • This character is sometimes used in personal names (名字).

Collocations

  • Long spear(长锬)
  • Bronze tan(铜锬)
  • Ancient weapon(古锬)
  • Spear and shield(矛锬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to an ancient long spear weapon used in historical Chinese warfare.
  • As a rare character, it appears more in classical texts than modern usage.
  • Sometimes used in personal names for its strong, weapon-associated connotations.

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