a sword with a long blade, typically held in one hand.

(double-edged) sword, especially a valuable or famous one

the sport of fencing

double-edged sword (literally and figuratively)

one of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing

describing a state of mutual hostility or a situation where conflict is imminent; at daggers drawn

épée (fencing)

foil (fencing)

an atmosphere or situation of intense struggle, fierce competition, or looming violence

(idiom) to cross verbal swords; to have a heated verbal exchange

A sword granted by the emperor to high officials, signifying delegated authority and the power to execute individuals without prior approval.

to perform a sword-dance

Jiange county in Guangyuan, Sichuan

Honeyed words but a dagger in the heart; hypocritical and treacherous.

sisal hemp

kendō (Japanese martial arts)

Jianhe, a county in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou

a sword of ancient times or a sword having historical antiquity.

lit. marking a boat to find a lost sword; fig. taking an action that is pointless due to changed circumstances

Jianchuan county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan

melee combat weapons of ancient China, such as swords, spears, and halberds

Jiange county in Guangyuan, Sichuan

Refers to the historical incident at the Hongmen Banquet in 206 BC where Xiang Zhuang performed a sword dance as a pretext to assassinate Liu Bang.

An imperial sword granting the bearer plenipotentiary powers or absolute authority, often used metaphorically to refer to a special mandate or high-level authorization.

sword hilt

sword blade

Jianchuan county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan

Liu Jianfeng (1936-), second governor of Hainan

Dorado (constellation)

legendary ancient Chinese sword of extraordinary craftsmanship

(fig.) to target; to set one's sights on (a goal, problem etc)

a kind of traditional Chinese swordplay

An imperial sword granted by the emperor to a high official, conferring the power to act with delegated authority and perform summary executions.

(bird species of China) common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)

straight or circular throwing-knife used by ninja and samurai (loanword from Japanese shuriken)

Wandering aimlessly with no fixed position or home (originally referring to a traveling scholar or official carrying his zither and sword).

the pointed end or tip of a sword

(bird species of China) slender-billed scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris)