an ch'i or an choi

English translation: 暗器 (GB)

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Chinese term or phrase:an ch'i or an choi
English translation:暗器 (GB)
Entered by: Smartrans He

12:00 Jun 28, 2001
Chinese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
Chinese term or phrase: an ch'i or an choi
An ancient kungfu system,supposedly meaning "hidden weapons". If not,what? alsohow would "hidden weapons" otherwise translate
Kenny Vaughn
暗器 (GB)
Explanation:
This term, as you've indicated, means a hidden weapon, which is usually quite small and can be concealed easily (e.g. darts and throwing knives).
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na暗器 (GB)
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naa concealed weapon
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暗器 (GB)


Explanation:
This term, as you've indicated, means a hidden weapon, which is usually quite small and can be concealed easily (e.g. darts and throwing knives).

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a concealed weapon


Explanation:
Oops! You wanted an English translation. The above rendering is one alternative I can think of.

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