狙 (jū) - A macaque monkey & to lie in wait
狙 · jū
A macaque monkey;
to lie in wait;
to ambush;
to spy on.
A macaque monkeyto lie in waitto ambush
Usage highlights
SniperAmbushSniper rifleSniper scopeAmbush tacticsCounter
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hunter lay in ambush (狙击) for the prey.
- He was spying on (狙击) the enemy's movements.
- This is a type of macaque monkey (狙猴).
Collocations
- Sniper(狙击手)
- Ambush(狙击)
- Sniper rifle(狙击枪)
- Sniper scope(狙击镜)
- Ambush tactics(狙击战术)
- Counter-sniper(反狙击)
Idioms
- To watch for an opportunity to attack(伺机狙击)
- To ambush from hiding(伏击狙击)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to a type of monkey in classical texts, later extended to mean ambushing like a predator.
- In modern usage, strongly associated with military sniping and tactical ambushes.