yuè
钺
ancient battle-axe; halberd
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Meanings
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ancient battle-axe; large halberd
A ceremonial weapon in ancient China, often symbolizing military authority. Typically had a broad blade and long handle, used both in combat and as a symbol of power.
Yuè钺
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
gǔ古
dài代
de的
yī一
zhǒng种
zhòng重
yào要
bīng兵
qì器
。
The battle-axe was an important weapon in ancient China.
Tā他
shǒu手
chí持
huáng黄
yuè钺
，
wēi威
fēng风
lǐn凛
lǐn凛
。
He held the imperial battle-axe, looking majestic and formidable.
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Fǔ斧
yuè钺
zhī之
zhū诛
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
de的
yī一
zhǒng种
xíng刑
fá罚
。
Execution by axe was a form of punishment in ancient times.