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戟

Mandarin · pinyin jǐ

halberd
long-handled weapon with pointed tip and crescent blade
combined spear and battle-ax

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戟: jǐ · halberd with crescent blade

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character · Etymology 1

halberd with both a crescent blade and spear tip, used in ancient China
to extend, splay (one's finger(s))
to stimulate, irritate
to strike, pierce

character · Etymology 2

(Cantonese) cake

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