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鸠杖
jiū​zhàng

pigeon staff

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鸠杖 鳩杖 jiū​zhàng
pigeon staff
a walking stick with a handle carved in the shape of a pigeon; historically given to the elderly by the emperor as a symbol of longevity and protection against choking

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  • 根 gēn
  • 把 bǎ