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How to Say ‘Broken Sword’ in Simplified Chinese

残剑

💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'Broken Sword,' a character's name.

🇨🇳 In China: Represents imperfection and resilience.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

残剑

[cán jiàn]

broken sword

Refers to a sword that is broken or incomplete.

Example

他手中握着一把残剑。

He held a broken sword in his hand.

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