Chinese
qiāng
Meaning: gun; firearm; spear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

警察在現場發現了一把槍。
警察在现场发现了一把枪。
The police found a gun at the scene.
沒想到三十年的老煙槍,說戒就戒,真了不起!
I didn't expect a heavy smoker of thirty years to quit just like that; truly remarkable!
聽到槍聲,他下意識地蹲了下來。
Hearing the gunshot, he subconsciously crouched down.

Usage Notes

Refers to both modern firearms (pistols, rifles) and ancient spears. Usually used with the measure word 把 (bǎ) or 支 (zhī).

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