red-tasseled spear; traditional long spear
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red-tasseled spear; an ancient long-handled weapon
A traditional Chinese polearm, often associated with historical military use, martial arts demonstrations, and folk performances. The red tassel serves both a decorative and practical purpose (e.g., distracting the enemy, absorbing sweat or blood).
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
hóng红
yīng缨
qiāng枪
shì是
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
bù步
bīng兵
wǔ武
qì器
。
In ancient times, the red-tasseled spear was a common infantry weapon.
Wǔ武
shù术
biǎo表
yǎn演
zhě者
wǔ舞
dòng动
hóng红
yīng缨
qiāng枪
，
dòng动
zuò作
liú流
chàng畅
yǒu有
lì力
。
The martial arts performer wielded the red-tasseled spear with fluid and powerful movements.
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Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
yī一
bǎ把
bǎo保
cún存
wán完
hǎo好
de的
Qīng清
dài代
hóng红
yīng缨
qiāng枪
。
A well-preserved red-tasseled spear from the Qing dynasty is on display in the museum.
Tā他
xué学
xí习
yòng用
hóng红
yīng缨
qiāng枪
，
yǐ以
zhǎng掌
wò握
chuán传
tǒng统
qiāng枪
fǎ法
de的
jīng精
suǐ髓
。
He practices with a red-tasseled spear to master the essence of traditional spear techniques.
Zhè这
bǎ把
hóng红
yīng缨
qiāng枪
de的
qiāng枪
tóu头
yī依
rán然
fēng锋
lì利
，
hóng红
yīng缨
yě也
tuì褪
sè色
bù不
duō多
。
The spearhead of this red-tasseled spear is still sharp, and its red tassel shows little fading.