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Jyutpingjin4
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Definition
An ancient type of short spear.
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How it's used
This term is strictly literary and refers to a specific type of ancient weapon. You will almost never encounter it in daily speech, as it belongs to historical texts or museum descriptions. It is essentially a specialized noun that has no place in modern colloquial Cantonese.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for common household items due to its visual similarity to other characters, but it is exclusively a historical weapon. Do not use it to describe modern tools or cutlery.
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