彄 (kōu) - A ring on a bow used for drawing & an archer's thumb ring

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彄 · kōu

A ring on a bow used for drawing the string;

an archer's thumb ring;

also refers to a finger ring or something shaped like a ring.

A ring on a bow used for drawingan archer's thumb ringalso refers to a finger ring or something

Usage highlights

bow ringjade ringthumb ringarcher's ringringdecorative ring

Synonyms

  • 环— ring; circle
  • 戒— ring (especially finger ring)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer wore a thumb ring (弓彄) to protect his finger.
  • This ancient jade ring (玉彄) was used in archery.
  • The bow's draw-ring (弓彄) was made of bone.

Collocations

  • bow ring(弓彄)
  • jade ring(玉彄)
  • thumb ring(扳彄)
  • archer's ring(射彄)
  • ring-shaped(彄环)
  • decorative ring(饰彄)

Idioms

  • Hidden meaning in words(藏彄设谜)
  • To draw a bow fully(张弓彄弦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the ring on a bow for drawing the string in ancient Chinese archery.
  • Later extended to mean finger rings and other ring-shaped objects.
  • Used metaphorically in classical literature for hidden meanings or subtle implications.

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