剑 (jiàn) — double-edged sword
Definition
剑 (jiàn) is a double-edged straight sword, a weapon of historical and martial-arts use. Use 刀 for the general category of single-edged blades/knives; 枪 is a spear or firearm — neither overlaps with 剑.
noun
double-edged sword
Measure word · 口, 把
Examples
- 剑。Zhè bǎ jiàn shì tiě zuò de.This sword is made of iron.
- 剑。Tā měi tiān yòng jiàn liàn xí.He practices with a sword every day.
- 剑。Bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu yì bǎ gǔ jiàn.There is an ancient sword in the museum.
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