Definitions
(noun)
a bow
Etymology
Pictograph of a bow for shooting arrows.
About
弓 is a pictograph tracing the curved form of an unstrung bow. It stands alone as a noun for the archery weapon itself, and also serves as a key radical, categorizing characters related to archery, curvature, tension, and weaponry. Its distinct bent shape is often extended metaphorically to describe objects, landscapes, or postures with a similar arched profile.
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这是一把新的弓。
他喜欢拉弓射箭。
弓箭是古代武器。
弓弦需要定期更换。
那座桥呈弓形。
孩子们用弹弓打鸟。
运动员弯弓准备射击。
弓背的姿势不利于健康。