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箭
jiàn
Description
箭是一种又长又尖的东西，古时候人们用弓来射它。
An 箭 is a long and pointed object that people in ancient times shot with a bow.
现在我们也说"时间像箭一样快"，表示时间过得很快。
Nowadays, we also say 'time flies like an 箭' to express that time passes quickly.
Meanings
箭jiàn
arrow (shot from a bow)
他用弓射出一支箭。
He shot an arrow with a bow.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
the bamboo radical 竹 on top shows arrows were traditionally made from bamboo.
- Nuance
measure word is 支 or 根; 箭头 means 'arrowhead' or on-screen 'arrow symbol'.
In videos
“比如说你先学会了火和箭”
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