埻 (zhǔn) - Target & bullseye

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Target;

bullseye;

mark to aim at;

mound;

embankment.

Targetbullseyemark to aim at

Usage highlights

BullseyeTarget centerArchery targetEarthen moundEmbankmentAiming mark

Synonyms

  • 靶— target (for shooting practice)
  • 的— target; bullseye
  • 墩— mound; block

Antonyms

  • 矢— arrow (as the projectile, not the target)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hit the target (射中埻的).
  • The archer aimed at the bullseye (瞄准埻心).
  • They built an embankment (建造堤埻).
  • The mound served as a landmark (作为地标的土埻).

Collocations

  • Bullseye(埻的)
  • Target center(埻心)
  • Archery target(射埻)
  • Earthen mound(土埻)
  • Embankment(堤埻)
  • Aiming mark(准埻)

Idioms

  • Hitting the bullseye with one shot(一箭中埻)
  • Setting up the target for archery(设埻张弓)
  • Precise as hitting the mark(如矢赴埻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to earthen mounds or embankments in ancient China.
  • Later extended to mean targets in archery, particularly the center mark.
  • Used in classical texts describing military training and archery competitions.

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