Definitions
(noun)
shield
(noun)
unit of currency (dong, rupiah, gulden)
Etymology
Pictograph of a shield.
About
The character "盾", representing a shield, derives from early pictorial concepts of body protection in combat, with its structural composition integrating the element "厂" to imply a sheltering surface and "目" to denote the eye, collectively illustrating an apparatus that defends the user from harm. Originally referring strictly to the physical object used to block attacks in battle, its semantic scope gradually widened to encompass abstract notions of defense and safeguard, such as in the term "矛盾" where it contrasts with spear to mean contradiction, or in "后盾" indicating a supportive backing. This progression from a concrete martial tool to a broader symbolic referent for protection occurred without substantial alteration to the character's form, preserving its etymological integrity across periods of linguistic development.
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这个盾牌很重。
骑士用盾牌防御。
他的话前后矛盾。
用盾牌挡住攻击。
虽然盾牌很重，但是很有用。
他的笑容是他的盾。
在游戏中，盾牌是必备装备。
尽管存在矛盾，他们还是合作了。