a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, such as force or velocity

literally shooting an arrow with a target in mind; describes speaking or acting with a definite goal or clear objective in mind

literally meaning a target for many arrows; refers to a person or thing that is the target of public criticism or attacked by everyone

to deny something flatly or refuse to admit the truth of a matter; to insist on one's innocence despite evidence

to vow to stay true to one's goals and never change; used to describe a firm and unswerving determination

to take an oath to do something; to pledge; to resolve firmly

cornflower; bachelor's button; an annual herb with purple, blue, pink, or white flowers shaped like the spokes of a wheel

(idiom) Literally means to shoot an arrow without a target; used to describe speaking or acting without a clear purpose or target; to talk or act aimlessly.

(literary) arrows and stones, used as weapons in ancient warfare

Arrows and stones falling like rain, describing a fierce and intense battle

Literary idiom used to express a lifelong vow to never forget a person or an experience; literally "to swear for eternity to not forget".

to hit the target with a single shot; to say something spot on or get straight to the point.

A short distance, literally the range of a single bowshot; often used to describe a place that is very close by

Describes a state of physical decline or frailty due to old age; based on an anecdote from the [[史记|史記|shi3 ji4]] about the general [[廉颇|廉頗|lian2 po1]] whose health was sabotaged by a messenger's report that he had to relieve himself three times during a single meal.

to shoot or discharge an arrow from a bow

an arrow with a whistle attached that makes a sound before it hits, used in ancient times

the idemfactor in mathematics

(variant form) to shit

literally a peachwood bow and jujube arrows; traditionally used as tools to drive away evil influences or disasters

Literally "bow of mulberry wood and arrows of mugwort"; a phrase used to describe or encourage a man's lofty ambitions to travel and achieve great things in the world. Originally referred to an ancient custom where these tools were used at the birth of a boy to symbolize his future potential.

An arrow with a shaft made from the wood of the [[楛|楛|hu4]] (arrow-thorn) plant.

(literary) to swear an oath to never change; to remain faithful to a vow forever

(literary) an arrow that flies through the air randomly or hits an unintended target

a person who makes arrows

To assert something flatly or insistently, often used in the context of a firm denial

(idiom) Lit. "an arrow is already on the bowstring"; describes a situation forced by circumstances where it is impossible to stop or turn back; unstoppable

to make a solemn vow or promise; to swear

to make a solemn oath or vow

to make a solemn oath or vow; honest and sincere words

date-plum persimmon or its fruit

(literary) to defecate; to relieve oneself. Often used in literary contexts to describe incontinence as a sign of old age or physical decline. In this sense [[矢|矢|shi3]] is used identically to [[屎|屎|shi3]]

an arrow flying through the air or shot rapidly

the fruit of the guava tree