彀 (gòu) - Target of an arrow & to draw a bow to the full

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gòu ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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彀 · gòu

Target of an arrow;

to draw a bow to the full;

to reach the limit;

to be within the range.

Target of an arrowto draw a bow to the fullto reach the limit

Usage highlights

within the targetenter the rangefull draw of a bowskillful archeryarchery targetreach the standard

Synonyms

  • 靶— target (for archery or shooting)
  • 的— target, goal
  • 范围— range, scope

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer aimed at the target (彀中).
  • He drew the bow to its full extent (入彀).
  • The plan fell right into the trap (入其彀中).
  • Her skills are within the required range (够彀).

Collocations

  • within the target(彀中)
  • enter the range(入彀)
  • full draw of a bow(彀弓)
  • skillful archery(善彀)
  • archery target(弓彀)
  • reach the standard(够彀)

Idioms

  • Fall right into the trap(入吾彀中)
  • Within the range of the bow(尽入彀中)
  • All within the target(尽在彀中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an archery term meaning the target area or the full draw of a bow.
  • Metaphorically extended to mean being within someone's control or falling into a trap.
  • Used in classical literature to describe strategic ensnarement or being under someone's influence.

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