彏 (jué) - To swiftly draw a bow & to shoot an arrow quickly

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jué ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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彏 · jué

To swiftly draw a bow;

to shoot an arrow quickly;

refers to rapid archery action.

To swiftly draw a bowto shoot an arrow quicklyrefers to rapid archery action.

Usage highlights

swiftly draw a bowrapid archeryarchery skillquick arrow releasearcher's swiftnessbow

Synonyms

  • 射— to shoot (general term for archery)
  • 引— to draw (a bow)
  • 发— to release (an arrow)

Antonyms

  • 弛— to relax (a bow); to loosen
  • 缓— slow; gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer swiftly drew his bow (彏弓).
  • He was skilled at rapid archery (彏射).
  • Ancient warriors practiced quick-draw techniques (彏技).

Collocations

  • swiftly draw a bow(彏弓)
  • rapid archery(彏射)
  • archery skill(彏技)
  • quick arrow release(彏发)
  • archer's swiftness(彏捷)
  • bow-drawing technique(彏法)

Idioms

  • Swift as an arrow(彏如流星)
  • Drawing the bow in an instant(彏弓即发)
  • Master of rapid archery(彏射之精)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing military archery techniques.
  • Represents the martial virtue of speed and precision in traditional Chinese warfare.
  • Associated with ancient hunting and combat skills highly valued in warrior culture.

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