弶 (jiàng) - To trap or snare birds/animals & a bird trap

弶Tone 4

jiàng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

弶 · jiàng

To trap or snare birds/animals;

a bird trap;

to capture using a snare.

To trap or snare birds/animalsa bird trapto capture using a snare.

Usage highlights

Set a snareBird trapCapture animalsHunting trapSnare mechanism

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He set up a bird trap (设弶捕鸟).
  • This is used for catching small animals (用来弶小动物的).
  • The hunter knows how to set snares (猎人会下弶).

Collocations

  • Set a snare(设弶)
  • Bird trap(鸟弶)
  • Capture animals(弶兽)
  • Hunting trap(猎弶)
  • Snare mechanism(弶具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to traps used in traditional hunting practices.
  • The character contains the 'bow' radical 弓, indicating its connection to hunting implements.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specific regional or technical contexts.

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