shuò

矟

Character · Noun

long spear; lance (variant of 槊)

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Meanings

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1.

noun

long spear; lance (archaic variant of 槊)

archaic

An archaic variant of 槊, found in historical texts and classical literature. Refers to a long-shafted weapon used by cavalry.

Jiāng将
jūn军
shǒu手
chí持
shuò矟
 ，
chōng冲
rù入
dí敌
zhèn阵
 。

The general charged into enemy lines holding a long spear.

Nán南
běi北
cháo朝
shí时
qī期
 ，
shuò矟
shì是
qí骑
bīng兵
de的
zhòng重
yào要
wǔ武
qì器
 。

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the long spear was an important weapon for cavalry.