韟 (gāo) - A taut bowstring & stretched tight

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gāo ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

韟 · gāo

A taut bowstring;

stretched tight;

also used in ancient texts to describe tension or tautness.

A taut bowstringstretched tightalso used in ancient texts to describe tension

Usage highlights

taut bowstringstretched tightbow tension

Synonyms

  • 弦— bowstring; string of musical instrument
  • 绷— stretched tight; taut

Antonyms

  • 松— loose; relaxed
  • 弛— slack; relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bowstring was taut (韟).
  • Ancient texts describe the tension as 韟.
  • The string was stretched tight (韟).

Collocations

  • taut bowstring(韟)
  • stretched tight(韟)
  • bow tension(弓韟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing archery equipment.
  • Represents the concept of tension and preparedness in military contexts.
  • A rare character primarily found in historical and specialized texts.

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