彇 (xiāo) - Shaft of an arrow & the part of an arrow to which the

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彇 · xiāo

Shaft of an arrow;

the part of an arrow to which the feathers are attached.

Shaft of an arrowthe part of an arrow to which the

Usage highlights

Arrow shaftArrow's shaftShaft of an arrowFeathered shaftBamboo shaft

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The arrow's shaft (箭彇) must be straight for accurate flight.
  • He crafted the arrow's shaft (矢彇) from bamboo.
  • Ancient arrows had carefully made shafts (弓矢之彇).

Collocations

  • Arrow shaft(箭彇)
  • Arrow's shaft(矢彇)
  • Shaft of an arrow(弓矢之彇)
  • Feathered shaft(羽彇)
  • Bamboo shaft(竹彇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an archaic term found in classical texts related to archery and weaponry.
  • Reflects the technical precision required in ancient Chinese arrow-making.

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