弽 (shè) - A thumb ring used in archery, typically made

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shè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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弽 · shè

A thumb ring used in archery, typically made of leather, bone, or jade, worn to protect the thumb when drawing a bowstring.

A thumb ring used in archery, typically made

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 扳指— thumb ring (more common term)
  • 指环— finger ring (broader term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer wore a leather thumb ring (皮弽) for protection.
  • Ancient Chinese archers used thumb rings (射弽) when shooting.
  • This jade thumb ring (玉弽) is from the Ming dynasty.
  • He adjusted his thumb ring (扳弽) before taking aim.

Collocations

  • archery thumb ring(射弽)
  • leather thumb ring(皮弽)
  • jade thumb ring(玉弽)
  • thumb ring for archery(扳弽)
  • drawing thumb ring(引弽)
  • ancient thumb ring(古弽)

Idioms

  • Skilled archer with thumb ring(善射佩弽)
  • Drawing bow with thumb ring(引弓佩弽)
  • Thumb ring and bowstring(弽弦相应)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Thumb rings were essential equipment for traditional Chinese archery, especially during imperial times.
  • High-quality thumb rings made of jade or ivory were status symbols among nobility and military officers.
  • The use of thumb rings in archery distinguishes the Mongolian/Chinese drawing technique from Mediterranean styles.

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