弨 (chāo) - A bow that is unstrung or relaxed & a bow with the ends upturned.

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chāo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 弓

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弨 · chāo

A bow that is unstrung or relaxed;

a bow with the ends upturned.

A bow that is unstrung or relaxeda bow with the ends upturned.

Usage highlights

Unstrung bowBow with upturned endsRelaxed bow stateAncient bow term

Synonyms

  • 弛弓— unstrung/relaxed bow

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The unstrung bow (弛弓) is called a 弨 in classical texts.
  • He described the bow's upturned tips (弓弨).
  • The term appears in the Book of Songs (《诗经》) referring to a bow's shape.

Collocations

  • Unstrung bow(弛弓弨)
  • Bow with upturned ends(弓弨)
  • Relaxed bow state(弓弛弨)
  • Ancient bow term(弨弓)

Idioms

  • The bow unstrung and relaxed(弛弓弨兮)
  • Bow's end upturned like a crescent(弓弨如月)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts such as the Book of Songs, describing the state or shape of a bow.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese archery culture and terminology for different bow conditions.

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