锷 (è) - Sword blade & the cutting edge of a sword

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锷 · è

Sword blade;

the cutting edge of a sword;

also refers to something sharp or protruding like a blade.

Sword bladethe cutting edge of a swordalso refers to something sharp or protruding like

Usage highlights

Sword bladeBlade edgeSharp as a bladeBlade ridgeProtruding blade

Synonyms

  • 刃— blade edge
  • 锋— sharp point or edge

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword's blade was razor-sharp (锋利的剑锷).
  • He sharpened the blade edge (磨利了刀锷).
  • The mountain ridge stood out like a blade (山脊如锷).

Collocations

  • Sword blade(剑锷)
  • Blade edge(刀锷)
  • Sharp as a blade(利如锷)
  • Blade ridge(锷脊)
  • Protruding blade(突锷)

Idioms

  • Hidden blade, concealed edge(藏锋敛锷)
  • Towering peaks like blades(峰锷耸立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese weaponry, the 锷 specifically referred to the blade portion of swords and daggers.
  • The character carries connotations of sharpness, precision, and martial prowess.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe anything with a sharp, blade-like quality.

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