Chinese

武器

/u²¹⁴⁻²¹ t͡ɕʰi⁵¹/
weapon; arms
  • HSK 3
  • TOCFL 6

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  • characterChinese武 “military (related to warfare, fighting)”
    • ideaChinese戈 “dagger-axe (an ancient Chinese weapon similar to a halberd)”
    • ideaChinese止 “foot”
  • characterChinese器 “device; tool; utensil; ware”

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