彍 (guō) - To draw a bow to the full & taut, fully stretched

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guō ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

彍 · guō

To draw a bow to the full;

taut, fully stretched;

swift, rapid;

to expand, to enlarge.

To draw a bow to the fulltaut, fully stretchedswift, rapid

Usage highlights

draw a bow fullyswift cavalryexpand territorygreat ambitionfull strengthrapid expansion

Synonyms

  • 张— to open, to stretch, to spread
  • 扩— to enlarge, to expand
  • 驰— to gallop, to speed

Antonyms

  • 弛— to relax, to loosen
  • 缩— to shrink, to contract

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drew the bow to its full extent (彍弓).
  • The horse galloped swiftly (彍骑).
  • The empire expanded its territory (彍土).
  • He has great ambitions (彍志).

Collocations

  • draw a bow fully(彍弓)
  • swift cavalry(彍骑)
  • expand territory(彍土)
  • great ambition(彍志)
  • full strength(彍力)
  • rapid expansion(彍张)

Idioms

  • Draw the bow to its full extent(彍弓弩)
  • Rapid expansion of territory(彍土千里)
  • Swift as an arrow from a fully drawn bow(彍骑疾驰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the action of drawing a bow to its maximum capacity, representing strength and readiness.
  • Extended meanings include expansion, swiftness, and ambition, reflecting martial and strategic values.
  • Appears in classical texts and historical records, often in military or strategic contexts.

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