弙 (yū) - To draw a bow & to extend

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yū ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 弓

万响

弙 · yū

To draw a bow;

to extend;

to stretch.

To draw a bowto extendto stretch.

Usage highlights

draw a bowextend a bowstringstretch a bowarchery techniquebow drawing

Synonyms

  • 张— to open; to spread; to stretch
  • 拉— to pull; to draw
  • 引— to draw; to pull

Antonyms

  • 松— to loosen; to relax
  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drew the bow (弙弓).
  • The archer extended the bowstring (弙弦).
  • Ancient texts mention drawing the bow (弙弓 in classical texts).

Collocations

  • draw a bow(弙弓)
  • extend a bowstring(弙弦)
  • stretch a bow(弙弩)
  • archery technique(弙射)
  • bow drawing(弙张)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts related to archery and military arts.
  • Represents the physical action of preparing a bow for shooting, important in traditional warfare and hunting.

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