絠 (gǎi) - To draw a bow & to string a bow

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gǎi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絠 · gǎi

To draw a bow;

to string a bow;

to stretch;

to extend;

ancient term for a type of bowstring.

To draw a bowto string a bowto stretch

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 张— to stretch; to open up
  • 引— to draw; to pull

Antonyms

  • 弛— to relax; to loosen
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He knows how to string a bow (絠弓).
  • The bowstring needs to be stretched (絠开).
  • This character appears in ancient texts about archery (射箭).

Collocations

  • string a bow(絠弓)
  • stretch a bow(絠开)
  • bowstring material(絠材)
  • archery technique(絠技)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts related to archery and military equipment.
  • Represents the technical process of preparing a bow for use in traditional archery.
  • Reflects the importance of archery in ancient Chinese warfare and hunting.

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