qiāngjī

枪机

Word · NounTraditional槍機

trigger; bolt (of a firearm)

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

trigger (of a firearm)

technical

The lever pulled to discharge a firearm. Note that 扳机 (bānjī) is the more common term in modern usage; 枪机 in this sense is often found in older texts or specific dialects.

Tā他
qīng轻
qīng轻
de地
kòu扣
dòng动
le了
qiāng枪
jī机
 。

He gently pulled the trigger.

Qiāng枪
jī机
kǎ卡
zhù住
le了
 ，
qiāng枪
wú无
fǎ法
jī击
fā发
 。

The trigger is jammed, and the gun won't fire.

2.

noun

bolt; breech mechanism; action (of a firearm)

technical

Refers to the mechanical assembly that handles the cartridge (loading, locking, firing, extracting, ejecting). This is the primary technical meaning in modern firearms terminology.

Zhè这
zhī支
bù步
qiāng枪
de的
qiāng枪
jī机
fēi非
cháng常
shùn顺
huá滑
 。

The bolt action of this rifle is very smooth.

Qiāng枪
jī机
bù部
fèn分
xū需
yào要
dìng定
qī期
qīng清
jié洁
hé和
rùn润
huá滑
 。

The bolt assembly requires regular cleaning and lubrication.