U+954B "镋" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+954B "镋" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily refers to a type of ancient weapon, specifically a long-handled spear or trident used in traditional Chinese warfare and martial arts. This character belongs to the Kangxi radical for metal or gold (钅), indicating its association with metallic weapons, and its pronunciation in Mandarin is tǎng. In historical contexts, the 镋 was often wielded by infantry or cavalry, resembling a fork-like polearm with multiple prongs. Today, the character sees limited but deliberate use in classical literature, historical texts, and discussions of traditional arms, though it remains relatively obscure in modern everyday writing.