In Chinese, the words "cannon" and "cannon" both refer to concepts related to shooting**, but they had different meanings and uses in ancient times.
1.Cannon: In ancient times, "artillery" mainly referred to siege equipment such as trebuchets and other siege equipment, which were used to fire stones or other heavy objects. This type of ** was used in ancient warfare to breach walls or deal damage from a distance. They work through mechanical principles, such as the use of levers, slingshots, etc., to launch projectiles.
2.Cannon: The ancient "cannon" mainly refers to the artillery that uses the power of gunpowder to fire cannonballs. The advent of this class marked a major advance in military technology, as they were capable of firing a variety of artillery shells for siege, defense, or long-range strikes on the battlefield. With the use of gunpowder in the military, artillery became the key to changing the face of warfare**.
In general, the main difference between "artillery" and "cannon" in ancient times is their working principle and purpose: artillery is a siege machine that fires heavy objects based on mechanical force, while a cannon is a cannon that uses the power of gunpowder to fire cannonballs. With the development of technology, especially the widespread use of gunpowder, "cannon" has gradually become the mainstream long-range attack**. In modern Chinese, the distinction between the two words is no longer so obvious, and "cannon" is often used to refer to various types of artillery.