shoot an arrow at a target; have a clear aim or purpose
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
shoot the arrow at the target; to act or speak with a clear purpose
commendatoryUsed to praise well-directed, purposeful actions or arguments. Antonym is '无的放矢' (shooting an arrow without a target; acting aimlessly).
Tā他
de的
pī批
píng评
zǒng总
shì是
yī一
zhēn针
jiàn见
xiě血
，
yǒu有
dì的
fàng放
shǐ矢
，
ràng让
rén人
xìn信
fú服
。
His critiques are always sharp and to the point, hitting the mark, making them very convincing.
Zhì制
dìng定
zhèng政
cè策
yào要
yǒu有
dì的
fàng放
shǐ矢
，
bù不
néng能
tuō脱
lí离
shí实
jì际
。
When formulating policies, we must have a clear aim and not be detached from reality.
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Zhè这
chǎng场
yíng营
xiāo销
huó活
dòng动
jīng经
guò过
jīng精
xīn心
cè策
huà划
，
yǒu有
dì的
fàng放
shǐ矢
，
xiào效
guǒ果
xiǎn显
zhù著
。
This marketing campaign was meticulously planned, had a clear target, and achieved remarkable results.