zin3箭
Jyutpingzin3
Yalejin
Definition
Arrow; a ranged weapon shot from a bow.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the projectile used in archery, but often appears in metaphors describing extreme speed or sudden movement. When used in a figurative sense, it emphasizes moving in a straight, rapid, and unstoppable line.
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zi1枝jīExamples
Do you know where one can learn archery?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the character 針, which refers to a needle. Remember that 箭 is for bows, while 針 is for sewing or medical injections.
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