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单刀

Word · NounTraditional單刀

single broadsword weapon; martial arts event

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

single broadsword; a short-handled, long-bladed martial arts weapon

technical

A type of dao (刀) used in Chinese martial arts, characterized by a single-edged blade and a short handle designed for one-handed use.

Zhè这
wèi位
wǔ武
shù术
jiā家
shàn擅
cháng长
shǐ使
yòng用
dān单
dāo刀
 。

This martial artist is skilled at using the single broadsword.

Tā他
shōu收
cáng藏
le了
yī一
bǎ把
gǔ古
dài代
de的
dān单
dāo刀
 。

He collects an ancient single broadsword.

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Zhè这
tào套
dān单
dāo刀
de的
dāo刀
fǎ法
fēi非
cháng常
líng凌
lì厉
 。

The swordplay techniques for this single broadsword are very fierce.

2.

noun

single broadsword event; a martial arts performance or training routine using only one broadsword

technical

Refers to the competitive discipline or performance set piece in wushu (武术) where the practitioner uses a single broadsword.

Tā他
zài在
quán全
guó国
wǔ武
shù术
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
huò获
dé得
le了
dān单
dāo刀
xiàng项
mù目
de的
jīn金
pái牌
 。

He won the gold medal in the single broadsword event at the national wushu competition.

Tā她
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
yào要
liàn练
xí习
dān单
dāo刀
tào套
lù路
 。

She practices the single broadsword routine every day.

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Zhè这
chǎng场
biǎo表
yǎn演
zhǎn展
shì示
le了
jīng精
cǎi彩
de的
dān单
dāo刀
duì对
liàn练
 。

This performance showcased an exciting single broadsword sparring demonstration.