Definitions

biāo dart-like throwing weapon; goods sent under the protection of an armed escort

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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Etymologically, the character '镖' is structured with the metal radical '钅' alongside the phonetic component '票', a formation mirrored in its traditional counterpart '鏢' where the radical '金' is used. Originally referring to a metal dart or projectile weapon, the term later acquired a broader semantic range, coming to denote the professional guards who used such weapons for escort duties and the related services of protected transportation. This evolution in meaning from a physical object to an occupational and systemic concept illustrates how the character's application adapted to historical contexts where secure travel was paramount.

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我和朋友玩飞

Wǒ hé péngyou wán fēibiāo.

I play darts with friends.

是一种运动。

Fēibiāo shì yī zhǒng yùndòng.

Darts is a kind of sport.

古代局保护商队。

Gǔdài biāojú bǎohù shāngduì.

Ancient dart agencies protected caravans.

师需要高超的武艺。

Biāoshī xūyào gāochāo de wǔyì.

Dart masters need superb martial skills.

枪可以用来打猎。

Biāoqiāng kěyǐ yòng lái dǎliè.

Javelins can be used for hunting.

局门口挂着旗。

Biāojú ménkǒu guà zhe biāoqí.

A dart flag hangs at the entrance of the dart agency.

途中遇到了强盗。

Hù biāo túzhōng yù dào le qiángdào.

They encountered robbers while escorting goods.

客们历经艰险完成使命。

Biāokè men lìjīng jiānxiǎn wánchéng shǐmìng.

The escort guards completed their mission after hardships.