弰 (shāo) - Bow tip — the curved ends of a & also refers to the bow itself in classical

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shāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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弰 · shāo

Bow tip — the curved ends of a traditional bow where the string is attached;

also refers to the bow itself in classical usage.

Bow tip — the curved ends of aalso refers to the bow itself in classical

Usage highlights

Bow tipCarved bow tipReplace bow tipBow tip materialNorthern bow tipBow tip decoration

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer carefully inspected the bow tips (弓弰).
  • Ancient bows had beautifully carved tips (雕弰).
  • He replaced the worn bow tip (换弰).

Collocations

  • Bow tip(弓弰)
  • Carved bow tip(雕弰)
  • Replace bow tip(换弰)
  • Bow tip material(弰材)
  • Northern bow tip(北弰)
  • Bow tip decoration(弰饰)

Idioms

  • Strong bow with sturdy tips(强弓劲弰)
  • Drawing the bow to full extension(张弓满弰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and historical contexts related to archery and weaponry.
  • Represents traditional Chinese archery culture and craftsmanship in bow-making.
  • Used metaphorically in some classical poetry to symbolize military readiness or strength.

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