Chinese
miáozhǔn
Meaning: to aim at; to target
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

瞄準
瞄
準
瞄准
瞄
准

Example sentences

The shooter aimed at the target and then pulled the trigger.
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.
獵人彎弓瞄準遠處的鹿。
猎人弯弓瞄准远处的鹿。
The hunter drew his bow and aimed at the deer in the distance.

Usage Notes

Used literally for aiming a weapon or figuratively for targeting a market or goal.

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