() - A type of arrow quiver or container for & also refers to a kind of bamboo tally

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A type of arrow quiver or container for holding arrows;

also refers to a kind of bamboo tally used in ancient times for official appointments.

A type of arrow quiver or container foralso refers to a kind of bamboo tally

Usage highlights

arrow quiverbamboo tallyarrow containerofficial tallybamboo quivertally system

Synonyms

  • arrow case, quiver
  • tube, container

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer carried a quiver (箭簶) on his back.
  • Ancient officials received bamboo tallies (簶符) as proof of appointment.
  • The museum displayed an ancient arrow container (矢簶).

Collocations

  • arrow quiver(箭簶)
  • bamboo tally(簶符)
  • arrow container(矢簶)
  • official tally(官簶)
  • bamboo quiver(竹簶)
  • tally system(簶制)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to bamboo containers for arrows used by ancient Chinese archers.
  • Later extended to bamboo tallies used as credentials for official appointments in imperial China.
  • Represents ancient bureaucratic systems and military equipment from historical periods.

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