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===={{lang|zh-Latn|Dao}}==== {{main|Dao (Chinese sword)}} {{lang|zh-Latn|Dao}} are single-edged [[Chinese sword]]s, primarily used for slashing and chopping. The most common form is also known as the {{nowrap|'''Chinese [[sabre]]'''}}, although those with wider blades are sometimes referred to as {{nowrap|'''Chinese [[broadswords]]'''}}. In China, the dao is considered one of the four traditional weapons, along with the {{lang|zh-Latn|[[gun (staff)|gun]]}} (stick or staff), {{lang|zh-Latn|[[qiang (spear)|qiang]]}} (spear), and the {{lang|zh-Latn|[[jian]]}} (sword). It is considered "The General of All Weapons".
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