靶 (bǎ) - Target — refers to a target in archery & a mark to aim at

靶Tone 3

bǎ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

靶 · bǎ

Target — refers to a target in archery or shooting;

a mark to aim at;

also used metaphorically for goals or objectives.

Target — refers to a target in archerya mark to aim atalso used metaphorically for goals or objectives.

Usage highlights

TargetArchery targetShooting targetPractice targetTarget rangeBullseye

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 箭— arrow (what hits the target)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hit the bullseye on the target (靶子).
  • The archery range has many targets (箭靶).
  • This serves as a good target for practice (练习靶).
  • They set up a shooting target (射击靶).

Collocations

  • Target(靶子)
  • Archery target(箭靶)
  • Shooting target(射击靶)
  • Practice target(练习靶)
  • Target range(靶场)
  • Bullseye(靶心)

Idioms

  • Hit the bullseye(正中靶心)
  • Wide of the mark(脱靶)
  • Set up a target(设靶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the leather target used in archery practice in ancient China.
  • In modern usage, extends to any kind of target in shooting sports or metaphorical goals.
  • The character contains the leather radical (革), indicating its historical connection to leather targets.

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