gung1 zin3弓箭
Jyutpinggung1 zin3
Yalegūng jin
Definition
Bow and arrow; a type of long-range projectile weapon.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the combination of the bow and the projectile as a set of weaponry. While it functions as a collective noun, it is common to see it used when discussing historical combat or the sport of archery.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
In ancient times, people loved using bows and arrows in war.
Do you know how to shoot a bow and arrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake the measure word for the whole set; while a single bow uses 把, arrows individually use 支. Using 把 for a single arrow is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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