jiàn

箭

HSK 6Character · Noun

arrow; bolt; short distance

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

arrow; bolt

Refers to the projectile itself, used both historically as a weapon and in modern archery.

Liè猎
rén人
lā拉
gōng弓
dā搭
jiàn箭
 ，
miáo瞄
zhǔn准
le了
yuǎn远
chù处
de的
liè猎
wù物
 。

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

Zhè这
bǎ把
gōng弓
jiàn箭
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
de的
wén文
wù物
 。

This bow and arrow is an ancient artifact.

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Tā他
cān参
jiā加
le了
shè射
jiàn箭
bǐ比
sài赛
 。

He participated in an archery competition.

Xiàn现
dài代
bǐ比
sài赛
yòng用
de的
jiàn箭
tōng通
cháng常
yóu由
tàn碳
xiān纤
wéi维
huò或
lǚ铝
hé合
jīn金
zhì制
chéng成
 。

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

2.

Definition

distance an arrow can fly; short distance

literary

Used figuratively to describe a very short distance or close proximity.

Tā他
jiā家
lí离
xué学
xiào校
zhǐ只
yǒu有
yī一
jiàn箭
zhī之
yáo遥
 。

His home is just a stone's throw away from the school.

Cūn村
zi子
zài在
bàn半
jiàn箭
duō多
lù路
de的
dì地
fang方
 。

The village is a short distance away.