Definition
枪 (qiāng) refers to a weapon that shoots projectiles (gun, rifle) or a thrusting spear (ancient weapon). 剑 (jiàn) is a double-edged sword used for slashing or thrusting. The key difference: 枪 is typically a ranged or pole weapon, while 剑 is a handheld bladed weapon.
noun
gunfirearmriflespear (ancient weapon)object shaped like a gun (e.g., toy gun, spray gun)
Measure word · 支, 把, 杆, 条, 枝
Easily confused
- 抢qiǎnglook-aliketo grab, to snatch (physically)
- 强qiángsound-alikestrong, powerful (physically, in ability, or intensity)
- 呛qiànglook-aliketo irritate the nose, to choke (of smoke, fumes, or strong smell)
- 墙qiángsound-alikewall
- 创chuànglook-aliketo create; to found
- 腔qiāngsound-alikecavity; chamber (of the body or an object)
- 舱cānglook-alike(noun) cabin (passenger compartment on a ship or airplane)
- 呛qiàngsound-aliketo choke (from swallowing the wrong way or from smoke, fumes, etc.)
Examples
- 枪。Tā shǒu lǐ wò zhe yì zhī qiāng.He is holding a gun in his hand.
- 枪。Gǔdài rén yòng qiāng hé dùn zhàndòu.Ancient people fought with spears and shields.
- 枪。Xiǎohái mǎi le yì zhī wánjù qiāng.The child bought a toy gun.
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