帿 (hóu) - A target in archery & an archery target

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帿 · hóu

A target in archery;

an archery target;

a mark or goal to aim for.

A target in archeryan archery targeta mark or goal to aim for.

Usage highlights

Archery targetTarget centerTarget practiceHit the targetTarget rangeGolden target

Synonyms

  • 靶— target, mark
  • 的— target, goal

Antonyms

  • 矢— arrow (as opposed to target)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hit the target with precision (射中帿心).
  • The archery competition had multiple targets (多个帿子).
  • Set your sights on the target (瞄准帿标).

Collocations

  • Archery target(射帿)
  • Target center(帿心)
  • Target practice(练帿)
  • Hit the target(中帿)
  • Target range(帿场)
  • Golden target(金帿)

Idioms

  • Hitting the target with every shot(百发百中帿)
  • Aiming for the target center(志在帿心)
  • The arrow finds its target(箭中帿的)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, archery was one of the Six Arts essential for educated gentlemen.
  • Archery targets were important in military training and imperial examinations.
  • Hitting the target symbolized precision, focus, and achieving one's goals.

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