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剑
jiàn
Description
剑是一种很长的武器，古时候的人用它打仗。
A 剑 is a very long weapon that people used in ancient times for fighting.
现在我们常常在电影或小说里看到有人用剑。
Nowadays, we often see people using 剑 in movies or novels.
Meanings
剑jiàn
sword; a long-bladed weapon
他手里拿着一把剑。
He is holding a sword in his hand.
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Notes
- Nuance
剑 is double-edged and straight, while 刀 is single-edged and often curved.
- Measure word
use 把 (yī bǎ jiàn) to count swords.
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