a sword with a long blade (as opposed to a short sword or dagger)

(double-edged) sword, especially a valuable, famous, or precious one; can also refer to swords in general

a person skilled in swordplay; a fencing master or heroic knight-errant

The name of two major cities, one in England and one in Massachusetts in the United States.

The skill or art of using a sword; also refers to the sport of fencing.

sword; knife; cutlery; edged weapons

the sport of fencing where competitors wear protective gear and score points by hitting valid targets

a sword with a sharp blade or fine edge

something that has both favorable and unfavorable consequences; a mixed blessing

a sword worn at the waist

Straight eyebrows that slant upward and outward at the ends, resembling the shape of a sword

a heroic person in traditional fiction who is an expert swordsman and acts to help the weak and right wrongs

Literally "with swords drawn and bows bent"; used to describe a tense situation where conflict seems ready to break out at any moment.

The heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing; the sport itself involving this weapon. Points are scored only by thrusting with the tip of the blade at any part of the opponent's body.

The University of Cambridge; a historic university in Cambridge, England, established in 1209.

A fencing event in which only thrusting at the opponent's torso is permitted

lit. the flash of knives and the shadow of swords; describes a scene of fierce combat or an atmosphere thick with tension and killing intent

to engage in a heated verbal exchange; to have a fierce debate or argument where both sides use sharp words

dagger; dirk; a short sword

the emperor's sword, used in history and fiction to grant a high-ranking official the power to act first and report later (execute summary justice)

To perform a sword dance, typically as a traditional performance or a form of martial arts exercise.

An extinct prehistoric mammal of the cat family, characterized by a pair of long, sword-like canine teeth

Jiange county in Guangyuan, Sichuan province

A traditional dance performed with one or more swords, characterized by graceful and powerful movements derived from martial arts

honeyed words but a sword in the belly; describes someone who is outwardly kind but inwardly sinister and treacherous

Jianhe county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province.

A perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves whose strong, water-resistant fibers are used to make rope, fishing nets, and paper.

Japanese martial art of fencing, typically practiced with bamboo swords and protective armor; swordsmanship

The gladiolus flower, a plant with sword-shaped leaves and various flower colors, also known as [[唐菖蒲|唐菖蒲|tang2 chang1 pu2]]

Jianhe County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province

wooden sword; backsword

literally meaning to notch a boat to find a fallen sword; describes someone who is stubborn and fails to adapt their methods to changing circumstances.

a person who is highly skilled in swordsmanship; a master of the sword

Jianchuan county in [[大理白族自治州|大理白族自治州|da4 li3 bai2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]], Yunnan

(idiom) a collection of ancient melee weapons, including swords, spears, and halberds; all kinds of ancient weaponry

Jiange county in [[广元|廣元|guang3 yuan2]], Sichuan province

A metal plate with many upright needles used to hold stems in place for flower arranging; typically made of lead or copper and comes in shapes like circles or rectangles

The cold wind is like a knife and the frost like a sword; used to describe extremely cold weather or, metaphorically, a harsh and hostile environment.

An extinct prehistoric mammal from the Plio-Pleistocene era, similar to modern elephants but larger and more robust, with sword-like tusks.

(idiom) an elaborate deception hiding malicious intent; literally means "Xiang Zhuang performs a sword dance," referring to a historical plot to assassinate [[刘邦|劉邦|liu2 bang1]] during the [[鸿门宴|鴻門宴|hong2 men2 yan4]] feast

a sword given by the emperor to a high official, authorizing them to execute people on his behalf

the handle of a sword; hilt

the blade or main body of a sword

possessing both the courage of a warrior and the soul of a scholar or artist

Jianchuan County in [[大理白族自治州|大理白族自治州|da4 li3 bai2 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]], Yunnan

A leaf of the calamus or sweet flag plant shaped like a sword, traditionally hung in doorways during the [[端午节|端午節|duan1 wu3 jie2]] to ward off evil spirits; also used as another name for the [[白菖|白菖|bai2 chang1]] plant.

Liu Jianfeng (1936-), second governor of Hainan province

heated debate or fierce argument where speech is as sharp as swords and spears; also written as [[唇枪舌剑|唇槍舌劍|chun2 qiang1 she2 jian4]]

A combination of a gentle heart and heroic courage; possessing both artistic sensibility and great bravery