镡 (chán) - Sword guard & the crossguard or hilt of a sword

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chán ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

镡 · chán

Sword guard;

the crossguard or hilt of a sword;

also a surname.

Sword guardthe crossguard or hilt of a swordalso a surname.

Usage highlights

Sword guardBronze guardOrnate hiltWeapon crossguardTan surname

Synonyms

  • 剑格— sword guard (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sword has an ornate guard (剑镡).
  • This ancient weapon features a bronze crossguard (青铜镡).
  • Mr. Tan is our neighbor (镡先生).

Collocations

  • Sword guard(剑镡)
  • Bronze guard(青铜镡)
  • Ornate hilt(华丽镡)
  • Weapon crossguard(兵器镡)
  • Tan surname(镡姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with ancient Chinese weaponry, specifically swords.
  • Appears in historical texts and archaeological contexts related to metalwork.
  • Also functions as a rare surname in certain regions of China.

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