How to Write 戟
The character 戟 (jǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
戟 is pronounced jǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Halberd (an ancient weapon)..
Common Words with 戟
方天戟
fāng tiān jǐ
double-headed halberd (historical weapon)
戈戟
gē jǐ
weapons; halberds and spears
戟手
jǐ shǒu
To point at someone angrily (with fingers like a halberd).
Example Sentences
他拿着一把方天戟。
tā ná zhe yī bǎ fāng tiān jǐ
He was holding a double-bladed halberd.
古代士兵使用戈戟。
gǔ dài shì bīng shǐ yòng gē jǐ
Ancient soldiers used dagger-axes and halberds.
他戟手大骂那个人。
tā jǐ shǒu dà mà nà ge rén
He pointed his finger and cursed that person angrily.
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