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spear in Chinese

spear in Chinese is 矛, 魚叉 — spear means a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

spear in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: máo
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
魚叉
noun
Pronounced: yú chā
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

What does "spear" mean?

  1. noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
    "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle."
  2. noun A long, thin piece cut from a vegetable.
    "She served asparagus spears with the salmon."
  3. verb To pierce with a spear or something similarly sharp and long.
    "He speared a piece of chicken with his fork."
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spear in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle.
  • She served asparagus spears with the salmon.
  • He speared a piece of chicken with his fork.

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What is "spear" in Chinese?

"spear" in Chinese is 矛, 魚叉. spear means: A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

How do you pronounce 矛?

"spear" in Chinese is 矛, pronounced "máo".

How do you use "spear" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle." In Chinese, "spear" is 矛, 魚叉.

Are there other ways to say "spear" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "spear": 矛, 魚叉.

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