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.
他手中握着一把残剑。
He held a broken sword in his hand.
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