导
弹

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The word 导弹 (dǎodàn) is formed by combining two characters: 导 (dǎo), which means "to guide" or "direct", and 弹 (dàn), which means "bullet", "projectile", or "bomb". Therefore, the compound literally means "guided projectile", perfectly capturing the essential function of a missile. It is a direct, conceptual combination where the first character describes the method (guidance) and the second specifies the object (the explosive projectile).

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导弹是一种武器。

Dǎodàn shì yī zhǒng wǔqì.

Missiles are a type of weapon.

军队发射了导弹。

Jūnduì fāshè le dǎodàn.

The military launched a missile.

这种导弹可以精确打击目标。

Zhè zhǒng dǎodàn kěyǐ jīngquè dǎjí mùbiāo.

This type of missile can precisely strike targets.

研发新型导弹需要高科技。

Yánfā xīnxíng dǎodàn xūyào gāo kējì.

Developing new types of missiles requires high technology.

为了应对威胁，国家部署了先进的导弹系统。

Wèile yìngduì wēixié, guójiā bùshǔ le xiānjìn de dǎodàn xìtǒng.

To counter threats, the country deployed an advanced missile system.

Word Definition - 导弹

dǎo dàn (guided) missile; CL:枚[méi]

Individual Character Details

导 dǎo
弹 dàn, tán