髇 (xiāo) - Arrow & specifically a type of arrow or arrowhead used

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髇 · xiāo

Arrow;

specifically a type of arrow or arrowhead used in ancient China, often referring to a whistling arrow or signal arrow.

Arrowspecifically a type of arrow or arrowhead used

Usage highlights

Whistling arrowSounding arrowArrow soundAncient arrowArrowheadSignal arrow

Synonyms

  • 箭— arrow (general term)
  • 矢— arrow (classical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archer shot a whistling arrow (鸣髇).
  • He collected ancient arrowheads (古髇).
  • The signal was given with a sounding arrow (响髇).

Collocations

  • Whistling arrow(鸣髇)
  • Sounding arrow(响髇)
  • Arrow sound(髇声)
  • Ancient arrow(古髇)
  • Arrowhead(箭髇)
  • Signal arrow(信号髇)

Idioms

  • The sound of arrows fills the air(箭髇齐鸣)
  • A single arrow decides the battle(一髇定乾坤)

Cultural background

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  • Refers to specialized arrows used in ancient Chinese warfare and hunting.
  • Often associated with signaling and communication in military contexts.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing military tactics and equipment.

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