👉 The Hu weapon, also known as the Hu bow or Hu spear, is a traditional Chinese weapon that combines elements of both a bow and a spear. It features a long, flexible wooden shaft with a sharpened metal tip at one end, resembling a spear but with the ability to shoot arrows or other projectiles from its bowstring. The Hu weapon was primarily used by Chinese cavalry and infantry during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) and later in various dynasties. Its design provided versatility, allowing users to engage enemies at a distance with arrows or close combat with its spear-like tip, making it a formidable tool in both military and ceremonial contexts.
