tong2钂镋
Jyutpingtong2
Yaletóng
Definition
A ranseur, a fork-like spear weapon.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a historical polearm with a central spike and two curved side blades. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of historical fiction, martial arts literature, or museum descriptions. Because it is an archaic weapon, it is rarely used in daily conversation and carries a distinct literary or historical tone.
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baa2把báExamples
This weapon looks like a ranseur.
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