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矟 is a phono-semantic compound for a type of polearm, composed of the spear radical 矛 (máo) on the left, indicating a thrusting weapon, and the phonetic 肖 (xiāo/shào) on the right to suggest pronunciation. Historically, it referred to a long spear used primarily by cavalry in ancient warfare. It is a variant of 槊, which uses the wood radical to emphasize the shaft material, while 矟 focuses on the blade and its classification as a spear.
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