戈
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Meaning: dagger-axe
💡 Visualize the character as a long-handled weapon with a curved blade.
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Character Story & Explanation
戈 (gē) means 'dagger-axe', an ancient Chinese weapon combining a dagger and axe. As a radical, it appears in characters related to warfare or weapons, symbolizing aggression or conflict. It is less common in modern Chinese but retains cultural significance in historical and military contexts.
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