镖 (biāo) - Dart, throwing weapon & a small projectile weapon

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biāo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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镖 · biāo

Dart, throwing weapon;

a small projectile weapon;

by extension, escort service for valuables.

Dart, throwing weapona small projectile weaponby extension, escort service for valuables.

Usage highlights

Flying dartBodyguardEscort agencyDart weaponDart boardEscort service

Synonyms

  • 镳— bit of a bridle; similar pronunciation, sometimes used interchangeably in historical contexts
  • 箭— arrow (another projectile weapon)

Antonyms

  • 盾— shield (defensive weapon)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He threw a dart (飞镖) at the target.
  • The security company provides armed escort (保镖) services.
  • In ancient times, dart weapons (镖器) were used for self-defense.
  • The dart board (镖靶) is used in competitive games.

Collocations

  • Flying dart(飞镖)
  • Bodyguard(保镖)
  • Escort agency(镖局)
  • Dart weapon(镖器)
  • Dart board(镖靶)
  • Escort service(镖行)

Idioms

  • Walk the dart, escort the goods(走镖护货)
  • Flying dart transmits letters(飞镖传书)
  • Escort agency's rules(镖局规矩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a throwing weapon in martial arts and self-defense.
  • Associated with escort services (镖局) that protected valuable goods during transport in ancient China.
  • Modern usage extends to recreational dart games and security services.

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