弴 (diāo) - A type of bow with painted decorations & specifically refers to an ancient ceremonial bow used

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弴 · diāo

A type of bow with painted decorations;

specifically refers to an ancient ceremonial bow used in rituals.

A type of bow with painted decorationsspecifically refers to an ancient ceremonial bow used

Usage highlights

Ceremonial bowPainted bowRitual bowImperial bowDecorative bow

Synonyms

  • 弓— bow (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ceremonial bow (弴) was used in imperial rituals.
  • He studied the construction of decorated bows (画弴).
  • The ritual required a specific type of bow (弴弓).

Collocations

  • Ceremonial bow(弴弓)
  • Painted bow(画弴)
  • Ritual bow(礼弴)
  • Imperial bow(御弴)
  • Decorative bow(饰弴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing ceremonial weapons and rituals.
  • Associated with aristocratic and imperial ceremonies rather than common military use.
  • Represents a specialized type of traditional Chinese archery equipment.

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