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Meaning of 劍

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劍 (Simplified: 剑)HSK 6
Pinyin: jiàn
English Definition: double-edged sword; Classifiers: 口 ; classifier for blows of a sword
Chinese Definition:
①古代的一种兵器:宝剑。长剑。剑鞘。剑术。剑拔弩张(形容形势紧张,一触即发,后亦喻书法雄健)。刻舟求剑。
Total strokes: 15; Radical: 刀
Pictophonetic:僉 indicates the sound; 刂 (knife) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
Example Sentences
1
我对剑术一窍不通
。
I know nothing about swordsmanship.
2
他拿着一把剑充当武器
。
He held a sword as weapon.
3
这把剑是从爷爷那儿传下来的
。
This sword has been passed down from my grandfather.
4
剑舞是一种很华丽的表演艺术
。
Sword dancing is a very magnificent performing art.
5
剑是战争中最常见的武器之一
。
The sword is one of the most common weapons in war.