鏢 (biāo) - Dart, javelin & a throwing weapon

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Dart, javelin;

a throwing weapon;

by extension, a dart-like object used in games;

also refers to a dart in darts or a dart in sewing;

in modern usage, often refers to a dart in darts or a throwing knife.

Dart, javelina throwing weaponby extension, a dart-like object used in games

Usage highlights

Flying dartThrowing dartDart boardDart gameDart weaponSewing dart

Synonyms

  • 飞镖— flying dart (a type of dart)
  • 投镖— throwing dart (act of throwing a dart)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He threw a dart (飞镖) at the target.
  • They played a game of darts (投镖游戏).
  • The dart board (镖靶) was on the wall.
  • She sewed a dart (缝纫镖) into the fabric.

Collocations

  • Flying dart(飞镖)
  • Throwing dart(投镖)
  • Dart board(镖靶)
  • Dart game(镖戏)
  • Dart weapon(镖器)
  • Sewing dart(缝纫镖)

Idioms

  • Flying dart hits the target(飞镖中的)
  • Throw a dart to signal the start(投镖为号)
  • Dart travels a thousand miles(镖行千里)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a throwing weapon in martial arts and combat.
  • Associated with dart games and competitions in modern times.
  • In sewing, a dart is a fold sewn into fabric to help provide shape to a garment.

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