剑 (jiàn) — how to say "sword" in Chinese

Measure word: 把 (bǎ)

剑

Sword

noun

Radicals / Keys

刀

Knife

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Collocations

一把剑

yī bǎ jiàn

a sword

宝剑

bǎo jiàn

treasured sword

Examples

这把古老的剑非常锋利和珍贵。

This ancient sword is very sharp and precious.

他有一把剑。

He has a sword.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "sword" in Chinese?

"sword" in Chinese is 剑 (jiàn).

What does 剑 mean in English?

剑 (jiàn) means "Sword".

How is 剑 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiàn (written as jian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "sword" in Chinese characters?

It is written 剑.

What HSK level is 剑?

剑 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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