Definitions
tool, weapon
Etymology
Depicts a hand holding a weapon or tool.
About
殳 (shū) depicts a hand holding a weapon or tool, originally representing a long bladeless polearm made of bamboo or wood. This weapon saw use in combat, ritual dances, and honor guards during early dynastic periods. As warfare evolved and the polearm became obsolete, the character faded from everyday speech, but it persisted as a semantic component in characters related to striking, hitting, or actions performed with a handheld implement.
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