Chinese

jiàn
Meaning: arrow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

士兵把箭搭在弓上,瞄準了目標。
士兵把箭搭在弓上,瞄准了目标。
The soldier nocked the arrow on the bow and aimed at the target.
光陰似箭。
Time flies like an arrow.
他拉開弓射了一支箭。
He drew the bow and shot an arrow.
光陰似箭,日月如梭。
Time flies like an arrow, days and months like a shuttle.
他一箭便射中了靶子。
He hit the target with one arrow.

Usage Notes

A projectile fired from a bow.

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