弰
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Meaning: ends of a bow
💡 Think 'shao' = 'show' the ends of a bow, like two tips.
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Character Story & Explanation
弰 (shāo) refers to the two ends of a bow, where the bowstring is attached. In ancient Chinese archery, these tips were often made of horn or bone for durability. The character combines 弓 (bow) with 肖 (resemblance), suggesting the curved shape. Unlike Western bows that often have separate nocks, Chinese bows integrated the tip into the limb, making 弰 a specific structural term.
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