弮 (quān) - A crossbow with a mechanism & to curl or bend
弮 · quān
A crossbow with a mechanism;
to curl or bend;
an ancient term for a type of crossbow.
A crossbow with a mechanismto curl or bendan ancient term for a type of crossbow.
Usage highlights
crossbow mechanismbent bowancient weaponarchery toolmilitary crossbow
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The soldier carried a crossbow (弮).
- The ancient text mentions a specific type of crossbow mechanism (弩弮).
- The character depicts a bent bow (弓弮).
Collocations
- crossbow mechanism(弩弮)
- bent bow(弓弮)
- ancient weapon(古弮)
- archery tool(射弮)
- military crossbow(兵弮)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly those discussing military technology and weaponry.
- Represents an ancient mechanical innovation in archery, specifically a type of crossbow.