The Qiú Spear, the Yí Spear, and the Shū Staff

The Qiú spear Original: Qiumao (酋矛). This was a standard spear used by soldiers stationed on the right side of a war chariot. is two zhang in length zhang; a traditional unit of measurement. During the Zhou dynasty, one zhang was approximately 2.3 meters or 7.5 feet.

The Yí spear Original: Yimao (夷矛). A longer spear used by the soldier on the left of the chariot. is two zhang and four chi in length chi; often translated as a "Chinese foot," where 10 chi make up 1 zhang.

The Shū Original: Shu (殳). Often called a "spear-staff," it is one of the "five weapons" of a chariot. is the same as the weapon also written as Shū Original: Shu (杸), written with the wood radical.. It is two zhang long and has no blade. It is used primarily for striking. The Books of Rites Original: Lishu (禮書); refers to the classical texts detailing Zhou dynasty ceremonies and equipment. describe it as having an octagonal shape Original: Baguxing (八觚形); a faceted, eight-sided shaft designed for a better grip and more impactful striking surface..