gǔduǒ

骨朵

Word · Noun

ancient weapon; ceremonial mace

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

ancient weapon made of iron or hardwood, resembling a long stick with a melon-shaped head; later used only as ceremonial equipment, also called 'golden melon'

archaic

Historically a real weapon, but by later dynasties became purely ceremonial. Often seen in imperial processions.

Gǔ古
dài代
wǔ武
shì士
shǒu手
chí持
gǔ骨
duǒ朵
zhàn站
zài在
gōng宫
diàn殿
mén门
qián前
 。

Ancient warriors stood at the palace gates holding maces.

Zhè这
jiàn件
gǔ骨
duǒ朵
shì是
yòng用
yìng硬
mù木
zhì制
chéng成
de的
 ,
fēi非
cháng常
chén沉
zhòng重
 。

This mace is made of hardwood and is very heavy.

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Gōng宫
tíng廷
yí仪
zhàng仗
zhōng中
shǐ使
yòng用
le了
jīn金
guā瓜
gǔ骨
duǒ朵
 。

Golden melon maces were used in the imperial ceremonial guard.