guandao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Chinese polearm with the blade mounted on top of the pole (as opposed to on the side like most European polearms).

Pronunciation

/ˈɡwɑnˌdaʊ/

Word forms

guandao guandaos guan dao

Etymology

From Mandarin 關刀 /关刀 (guāndāo, “Guan Yu's halberd”).

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