斩马剑 / 斬馬劍

zhǎn​mǎ​jiàn

horse-chopping sword

A legendary sword from the Han Dynasty famous for being sharp enough to cut down a horse; usually refers to a ceremonial or high-quality weapon used to execute corrupt officials.

斩 (literal) → 斩/斬 · zhǎn · to chop 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse 剑 (literal) → 剑/劍 · jiàn · sword

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:57 PM