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The character 箭 is a phono-semantic compound with the bamboo radical 竹 (zhú) on top, indicating the material historically used to make arrows. The lower component 前 (qián, front) acts as the phonetic element, while also hinting at the projectile's forward motion. 箭 means an arrow, a slender, pointed projectile shot from a bow for hunting or warfare. Its meaning has remained closely tied to this specific weapon throughout history, though it is sometimes used metaphorically for objects with an arrow-like shape or for actions marked by great speed and directness, moving swiftly and unstoppably toward a target.
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他射出了一支箭。
这支箭非常锋利。
箭靶上插满了箭。
弓箭是古代的重要武器。
他瞄准目标，然后放箭。
箭矢如雨点般射向敌军。
制作一支箭需要选择合适的材料。
在比赛中，他的箭准确无误地命中靶心。