放冷箭 fànglěngjiàn to shoot an arrow from ambush Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents fànglěngjiàn to shoot an arrow from ambush 放 fàng verb to set off to set off (fireworks); to fire (a gun); to emit (light or sound); to play (a movie or recording)冷箭 lěngjiàn arrow shot from ambush An arrow shot from hiding or a sniper's shot; also refers to a sudden, unexpected attack in sports.fànglěngjiàn to stab in the back 放 fàng verb to set off to set off (fireworks); to fire (a gun); to emit (light or sound); to play (a movie or recording)冷箭 lěngjiàn stab in the back A metaphor for a sneak attack or a malicious action intended to harm someone behind their back.