皾 (dú) - A case for arrows & a quiver

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皾 · dú

A case for arrows;

a quiver;

sheath for holding arrows.

A case for arrowsa quiversheath for holding arrows.

Usage highlights

Arrow quiverLeather quiverBow and quiverArrow caseMilitary quiverDecorative quiver

Synonyms

  • 箙— arrow case, quiver
  • 矢箙— arrow container

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer carried a quiver of arrows (箭皾).
  • Ancient warriors used leather quivers (皮皾).
  • The arrow case was beautifully decorated (装饰华丽的皾).

Collocations

  • Arrow quiver(箭皾)
  • Leather quiver(皮皾)
  • Bow and quiver(弓皾)
  • Arrow case(矢皾)
  • Military quiver(兵皾)
  • Decorative quiver(饰皾)

Idioms

  • Full quiver and sharp arrows(皾满箭利)
  • Empty quiver after battle(战后空皾)
  • Quiver on the back(负皾而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in ancient military and hunting contexts for carrying arrows.
  • Represents preparedness and martial readiness in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Appears in classical texts describing military equipment and archery practices.

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