jiàn

HSK 6
common
noun

Meaning of

箭 means arrow; bolt; distance an arrow can fly; short distance. Pronounced jiàn. HSK 6.

  • arrow; bolt
  • distance an arrow can fly; short distance

Character Info

Radical
Strokes15
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Liè
rén
gōng
jiàn
 
miáo
zhǔn
le
yuǎn
chù
de
liè
 

The hunter drew his bow and nocked an arrow, aiming at the distant prey.

Zhè
gōng
jiàn
shì
dài
de
wén
 

This bow and arrow is an ancient artifact.

cān
jiā
le
shè
jiàn
sài
 

He participated in an archery competition.

Xiàn
dài
sài
yòng
de
jiàn
tōng
cháng
yóu
tàn
xiān
wéi
huò
jīn
zhì
chéng
 

Arrows used in modern competitions are usually made of carbon fiber or aluminum alloy.