鏃 (zú) - Arrowhead & arrow

鏃Tone 2

zú ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

志

鏃 · zú

Arrowhead;

arrow;

swift, rapid;

to carve, to chisel.

Arrowheadarrowswift, rapid

Usage highlights

ArrowheadStone arrowheadBronze arrowheadIron arrowheadSwift as an arrowCarving technique

Synonyms

  • 箭— arrow (the entire projectile)
  • 矢— arrow (literary)

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull
  • 缓— slow, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient bronze arrowheads (青铜鏃) were excavated from the site.
  • The arrow (箭鏃) flew swiftly toward the target.
  • He carved (鏃刻) intricate patterns on the wooden box.
  • The troops advanced with arrow-like speed (鏃速).

Collocations

  • Arrowhead(箭鏃)
  • Stone arrowhead(石鏃)
  • Bronze arrowhead(青铜鏃)
  • Iron arrowhead(铁鏃)
  • Swift as an arrow(鏃疾)
  • Carving technique(鏃刻)

Idioms

  • Advancing swiftly like an arrow(鏃矢之疾)
  • Sharp and swift(锋鏃迅疾)
  • The arrowhead of the vanguard(前驱之鏃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鏃 originally referred to the metal or stone tip of an arrow, crucial in ancient warfare and hunting.
  • In extended use, it conveys qualities of sharpness, speed, and precision.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing military tactics and weaponry.

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