spear, lance, a long-handled weapon with a sharp point
Animated Stroke Order 矛
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HSK Vocabulary: 矛
Example Sentences
Their views have obvious contradictions
Soldiers guard the city gate with spears
The criticism is directed at the government
His words are contradictory.
There are some contradictions in this plan that need to be adjusted.
His actions contradict his promises, which is disappointing.
This spearhead is very sharp.
His spearhead is aimed at the competitors.
The spearhead of criticism is mainly directed at the management's decision-making errors.
He said it would rain today, but then he said he wouldn't bring an umbrella. That's really self-contradictory.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality