秉钺 bǐngyuè to hold a battle-axe Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents bǐngyuè to hold a battle-axe 秉 bǐng to hold (bound form) to grasp or hold in the hand钺 鉞 yuè battle-ax (bound form) an ancient weapon similar to a large axe with a curved blade, often used in ceremonial guards or as an executioner's toolbǐngyuè to wield military power 秉 bǐng to preside over (bound form) to control, preside over, or be in charge of; to handle affairs according to a standard钺 鉞 yuè battle-ax (bound form) an ancient weapon similar to a large axe with a curved blade, often used in ceremonial guards or as an executioner's tool
