彃 (bì) - To shoot with a bow & to draw a bow fully

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bì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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彃 · bì

To shoot with a bow;

to draw a bow fully;

an ancient term for archery.

To shoot with a bowto draw a bow fullyan ancient term for archery.

Usage highlights

draw a bowskilled archerarchery skillarchery techniquearchery practice

Synonyms

  • 射— to shoot; archery
  • 挽— to draw (a bow)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer drew his bow (彃弓).
  • Ancient texts mention skilled archers (善彃者).
  • He practiced the art of archery (彃射之术).

Collocations

  • draw a bow(彃弓)
  • skilled archer(善彃者)
  • archery skill(彃艺)
  • archery technique(彃术)
  • archery practice(彃习)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing archery skills and military training.
  • Reflects the importance of archery in ancient Chinese warfare and hunting.
  • Represents a specialized term for the complete action of drawing and shooting a bow.

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