丈八蛇矛
Meanings
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- 1.ancient spear-like weapon 18 Chinese feet 尺[chǐ] in length, with a wavy spearhead like a snake's body
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- 1.the long lance used by Zhang Fei
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Etymology
丈八 (1.8 zhang: 4.158 meters or 13 feet 7.708776 inches) + 蛇矛 ("snake lance"; long lance) * Contrary to popular belief, the snake is more likely a reference to the lance's length rather than the shape of the lance's head.
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