Literally "with swords drawn and bows bent"; used to describe a tense situation where conflict seems ready to break out at any moment.

arrows or bolts shot from a crossbow

Literally an arrow from a strong bow at the end of its flight; used to describe a powerful force that has become weak and exhausted.

ancient weapon used for firing arrows via mechanical force

The mechanical trigger assembly of a crossbow, usually mounted at the rear of the stock

an archer or infantry soldier armed with a crossbow

Literally "bows drawn and swords unsheathed"; describing a situation that is extremely tense or on the verge of conflict; poised for war. Same as [[剑拔弩张|劍拔弩張|jian4 ba2 nu3 zhang1]]

an archer armed with a bow or crossbow

a soldier or person skilled in using a crossbow; archer

(bound form) exhaustion; attrition; a spent force that is no longer effective

a large siege engine or catapult used for firing stones or heavy bolts

an arrow at the end of its flight; a force that has exhausted its momentum and is no longer effective

catapult or ballista; a siege engine used for firing large stone blocks

(literary) an ancient etiquette for welcoming guests, where lower-ranking officials would carry a crossbow on their back while leading the way to show respect to a visiting high official