笴 (gǎn) - Arrow shaft & the straight wooden rod forming the body of

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gǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

笴 · gǎn

Arrow shaft;

the straight wooden rod forming the body of an arrow;

also refers to something long and straight.

Arrow shaftthe straight wooden rod forming the body ofalso refers to something long and straight.

Usage highlights

Arrow shaftBamboo arrow shaftStraight as an arrow shaftArrow shaft woodMaking arrow shafts

Synonyms

  • 箭杆— arrow shaft (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The arrow shaft must be perfectly straight (箭的笴必须笔直).
  • He carved the arrow shaft from bamboo (他用竹子制作箭笴).
  • Ancient arrows used carefully selected wood for the shaft (古代箭使用精选木材做笴).

Collocations

  • Arrow shaft(箭笴)
  • Bamboo arrow shaft(竹笴)
  • Straight as an arrow shaft(如笴之直)
  • Arrow shaft wood(笴木)
  • Making arrow shafts(制笴)

Idioms

  • Straight as an arrow shaft(直如箭笴)
  • The arrow shaft and feathers(笴羽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese archery, the quality of the arrow shaft (笴) was crucial for accuracy and flight stability.
  • Arrow making was considered a specialized craft, with specific woods like bamboo preferred for shafts.
  • The character appears in classical texts on military technology and hunting equipment.

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