Definitions
(verb)
to shoot; to launch
(prefix)
radio- (chemistry)
Etymology
Depicts a hand pulling back a bowstring with an arrow to shoot.
About
The character "射", meaning to shoot, is structurally composed of the components 身 (body) and 寸 (hand), with the latter component commonly associated with measured actions or manual techniques. Its etymology likely involves 身 serving a phonetic role while 寸 semantically conveys the hand's involvement in the act of launching a projectile. Originally centered on archery, the meaning of "射" has expanded to encompass a range of projective actions, such as discharging firearms, emitting light or radiation, and administering injections.
Example Sentences Hide
他射中了目标。
运动员在练习射箭。
太阳辐射出热量。
他们发射了一颗卫星。
这个镜头可以放大拍摄。
激光射向远处的目标。
放射科医生在检查X光片。
宇宙射线来自外太空。