() - A sheath or case for a bow & an archer's quiver.

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A sheath or case for a bow;

an archer's quiver.

A sheath or case for a bowan archer's quiver.

Usage highlights

Bow sheathLeather quiverArcher's caseAncient bow case

Synonyms

  • bow case, sheath
  • quiver for arrows

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He placed his bow in its sheath (韥).
  • The archer carried a quiver (韥) on his back.
  • Ancient warriors used leather bow cases (韥).

Collocations

  • Bow sheath(弓韥)
  • Leather quiver(皮韥)
  • Archer's case(箭韥)
  • Ancient bow case(古韥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese military contexts for archery equipment.
  • Represents traditional weaponry and hunting culture from historical periods.

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