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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpada
Pronunciation / Transliteration: spada
"Il guerriero ha estratto la sua spada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Chinese sword characterized by its double-edged blade.
"The warrior drew his jian, ready to face his opponent." - 2
A symbol of scholarly pursuit and moral integrity in Chinese culture.
"In ancient China, the jian was not only a weapon but also a symbol of a scholar's virtue."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'jian' originates from Chinese, where it refers to a sword or a weapon. The word has evolved through various historical contexts, often symbolizing strength and precision in martial arts and literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jian" is said worldwide
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Épée
Transliteration: epée
"Le guerrier a dégainé son épée."
Schwert
Transliteration: schwert
"Der Krieger zog sein Schwert."
Spada
Transliteration: spada
"Il guerriero ha estratto la sua spada."
Espada
Transliteration: espada
"El guerrero desenvainó su espada."
Espada
Transliteration: espada
"O guerreiro desembainhou sua espada."
तलवार
Transliteration: talvār
"योद्धा ने अपनी तलवार निकाली।"
剑
Transliteration: jiàn
"战士拔出了他的剑。"
검
Transliteration: geom
"전사가 검을 뽑았다."
剣
Transliteration: ken
"戦士は剣を抜いた。"
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