釚 (qiú) - A type of crossbow mechanism & an ancient Chinese weapon component used in crossbows.

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qiú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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釚 · qiú

A type of crossbow mechanism;

an ancient Chinese weapon component used in crossbows.

A type of crossbow mechanisman ancient Chinese weapon component used in crossbows.

Usage highlights

crossbow mechanismancient weapon partmilitary crossbowweapon componentarchery device

Synonyms

  • 弩机— crossbow trigger mechanism

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient crossbow mechanism (釚) was crucial for military success.
  • Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved crossbow part (釚) at the site.
  • This weapon component (釚) demonstrates advanced ancient Chinese engineering.

Collocations

  • crossbow mechanism(弩釚)
  • ancient weapon part(古代兵器釚)
  • military crossbow(军用弩釚)
  • weapon component(武器部件釚)
  • archery device(射箭装置釚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ancient Chinese military technology and weaponry innovation.
  • Associated with Warring States period crossbow development and military strategy.

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