弲 (xuān) - A crossbow with a curved bow & a type of ancient bow.

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弲 · xuān

A crossbow with a curved bow;

a type of ancient bow.

A crossbow with a curved bowa type of ancient bow.

Usage highlights

CrossbowCurved bowAncient weaponBow mechanism

Synonyms

  • 弓— bow (more general term)
  • 弩— crossbow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient crossbow (弲) was an important weapon.
  • He studied the mechanics of the curved bow (弲).
  • Archaeologists found remnants of a 弲 in the tomb.

Collocations

  • Crossbow(弓弲)
  • Curved bow(弧弲)
  • Ancient weapon(古弲)
  • Bow mechanism(弲机)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 弲 appears in ancient texts describing specialized weaponry.
  • It represents a specific type of bow or crossbow used in historical warfare.

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