niè

archaic
literary
technical

Meaning of

臬 means target for archery; bullseye; gnomon; sundial pole (for measuring shadows). Pronounced niè.

  • target for archery; bullseye
  • gnomon; sundial pole (for measuring shadows)
  • law; standard; criterion; norm

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

duì
zhǔn
niè
 
jiàn
shè
chū
 

He aimed at the target and shot an arrow.

dài
shè
 
xiān
niè
 

In ancient times, one must first set up a target to practice archery.