韣 (dú) - Bow case & quiver

韣Tone 2

dú ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

韣 · dú

Bow case;

quiver;

a case for storing bows in ancient times.

Bow casequivera case for storing bows in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Bow caseLeather quiverAncient bow containerArchery equipmentWeapon storage

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer carried his bow in a leather case (韣).
  • Ancient warriors stored their bows in special cases (弓韣).
  • The museum displayed an ancient bow case (古代韣).

Collocations

  • Bow case(弓韣)
  • Leather quiver(皮韣)
  • Ancient bow container(古代弓韣)
  • Archery equipment(射箭装备)
  • Weapon storage(武器存放)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese military context for storing and protecting bows.
  • Appears in classical texts describing archery equipment and military gear.
  • Represents specialized weaponry containers from pre-modern warfare periods.

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