guā
栝
ancient term for cypress; arrow nock
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
ancient term for Chinese juniper or cypress tree
archaicUsed in classical texts to refer to the Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) or similar evergreen cypress trees. This is an archaic botanical term.
《
Shī诗
jīng经
》
zhōng中
tí提
dào到
de的
guā栝
shù树
jí即
wéi为
guì桧
bǎi柏
zhī之
lèi类
。
The 'guā' tree mentioned in the *Book of Songs* refers to species like the Chinese juniper.
Gǔ古
rén人
yǐ以
guā栝
mù木
wéi为
guān棺
，
qǔ取
qí其
nài耐
jiǔ久
。
Ancient people used guā wood for coffins, choosing it for its durability.
noun
notch at the end of an arrow for the bowstring; arrow nock
archaicRefers specifically to the nock or notch cut into the end of an arrow to receive the bowstring. This is a technical term from classical archery.
Jiàn箭
guā栝
bì必
xū须
xiū修
zhěng整
guāng光
huá滑
，
fāng方
néng能
kòu扣
xián弦
yǒu有
lì力
。
The arrow nock must be smoothed properly in order to fit the string with strength.
《
Zhuāng庄
zǐ子
》
zhōng中
tí提
jí及
cāo操
gōng弓
bù不
fǎn反
guā栝
，
xíng形
róng容
jì技
yì艺
chún纯
shú熟
。
In *Zhuangzi*, it mentions handling the bow without returning to the nock, describing consummate skill.