If you want to select a gentlemanlike weapon, the sword jian is the best choice.

如果从冷兵器中选出一位绅士那一定非剑莫属K,7=ImU^64Mf。

In ancient times, jian was a symbol of social status.

在古代，剑是身份地位的象征9yNYCY@6e!。

Nobles not only had to study cultural knowledge but also swordsmanship.

贵族不仅要学习文化，还要学习剑术X*1e*mAxkGt#。

A good jian is cast using complicated procedures.

铸造一把好剑需要复杂的工艺4O(8h5apCX5-B*.POh。

Chinese like to compare the jian with mysterious things, like dragons, thunder and lightning.

中国人喜欢把宝剑比作龙、雷、闪电等具有神秘感的事物，

Chinese also like to protect justice, equality and other dreams of a better future using jian.

也用剑捍卫仁义、善良、公平这些美 好的梦想CiHpE;XZE7Ioa。

Jian is a weapon but swordsmanship is an art.

剑是武器，剑术是一种艺术dhuhrUT5ZOG。