zin3 tau2箭頭箭头
Jyutpingzin3 tau2
Yalejin táu
Definition
Arrowhead, or the vanguard in sports or warfare.
- arrowhead; the sharp head of an arrow made of hard material
- vanguard; spearhead; striker or forward in sports or warfare
neutralother
How it's used
Beyond the literal physical object, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe the leading group in a movement or a project. It carries a sense of being the sharpest point of impact or the first to face resistance. In modern digital contexts, it is also the standard term for a cursor or a directional pointer on a screen.
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This arrowhead is very sharp, be careful not to hurt your hands.
They are acting as the vanguard, charging in like an arrowhead.
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