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qiāng

Description

「枪」是一种可以发射子弹的武器,警察和士兵常常会用到它。

"枪" is a weapon that can fire bullets, often used by police and soldiers.

这个字也可以指像枪一样长长的东西,比如古代的长枪。

This character can also refer to long objects like a gun, such as the ancient spear.

Meanings

qiāng

gun, firearm

警察手里拿着一把枪。

The police officer is holding a gun.

qiāng

spear, lance (long weapon)

古代的士兵用长枪打仗。

Ancient soldiers fought with spears.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    measured with 把 (yī bǎ qiāng) for guns.

  • Etymology

    originally meant a long pointed weapon; later extended to firearms.

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