镞 (zú) - Arrowhead — the metal tip of an arrow & also used to describe something sharp or swift.

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zú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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镞 · zú

Arrowhead — the metal tip of an arrow;

also used to describe something sharp or swift.

Arrowhead — the metal tip of an arrowalso used to describe something sharp or swift.

Usage highlights

ArrowheadStone arrowheadBronze arrowheadSharp arrowheadAncient arrowhead

Synonyms

  • 矢— Arrow (the entire projectile)
  • 箭— Arrow (the entire projectile)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists found bronze arrowheads (青铜镞).
  • The arrowhead was sharp and deadly (锋利的箭镞).
  • He collected ancient arrowheads (古镞).

Collocations

  • Arrowhead(箭镞)
  • Stone arrowhead(石镞)
  • Bronze arrowhead(青铜镞)
  • Sharp arrowhead(利镞)
  • Ancient arrowhead(古镞)

Idioms

  • Arrowheads and crossbows(矢镞弩张)
  • To be in a state of readiness(镞砺括羽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Arrowheads were crucial weapons in ancient Chinese warfare and hunting.
  • Bronze arrowheads from the Shang and Zhou dynasties are common archaeological finds.
  • The character symbolizes precision, sharpness, and martial prowess.

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