High-speed vehicle propelled by reaction force, used for launching satellites and spacecraft or as a missile weapon.

bow and arrow; archery equipment

a symbol or sign in the shape of an arrow, usually used to show direction

A rocket used to launch spacecraft such as satellites, space probes, or crewed vehicles into a planned orbit; usually consists of multiple stages.

A rocket projectile or artillery shell launched using a rocket motor; consists of a warhead, propulsion system, and stabilizers.

The sport or activity of shooting arrows with a bow.

bazooka; a lightweight, tube-shaped weapon used by a single person to fire rockets, primarily for destroying armored vehicles or fortifications at close range

something used as a pretext or cover to avoid responsibility or hide the truth

A sudden, long, and fast stride forward like an arrow

arrows or bolts shot from a crossbow

a wrong suffered; a previous defeat in competition or battle; literally "the grudge of a single arrow"

An arrow shot from a hidden place; an attack by a hidden enemy.

A type of artillery that fires large rockets; includes systems like the bazooka or multiple rocket launchers.

The arrow is on the string; a situation where everything is ready and things have reached a point where one must act or there is no turning back. Often followed by [[不得不发|不得不发|bu4 de2 bu4 fa1]].

literally meaning to shoot two eagles with a single arrow; to accomplish two goals with a single action

Describes a strong desire to return home as quickly as possible, as if one's heart were an arrow shot from a bow.

An arrow shot from hiding or a sniper's shot; also refers to a sudden, unexpected attack in sports.

an arrow with a poisoned tip

literally meaning to have one's heart pierced by ten thousand arrows; describes being overcome with extreme sorrow or distress

(archaic) an arrow-shaped token used in ancient Chinese military to signify command or authority

(idiom) Time passes very quickly. Often used with [[日月如梭|日月如梭|ri4 yue4 ru2 suo1]] to emphasize the swiftness of time.

Once you have started something, there is no way to turn back and you must see it through to the end.

A rocket capable of overcoming the Earth's gravitational pull to reach cosmic speeds and enter outer space or travel to other planets.

the sharp tip of an arrow, traditionally made of bone, stone, or metal

To injure others by underhanded or deceitful means; to attack or frame someone behind their back.

the main body or shaft of an arrow

A type of slender, sturdy bamboo used to make arrow shafts and umbrellas; it is the primary food source for giant pandas.

An ancient weapon consisting of a spring-loaded arrow concealed inside a sleeve

a large predatory fish with a long, sword-like bill (Xiphias gladius)

Like an arrow on the bowstring; used to describe a situation where something is imminent or unavoidable due to the pressure of circumstances.

(dialect) porcupine; a mammal with long, hard quills on its back and tail used for defense

To shoot an arrow from a hidden position or sneak attack; to snipe at someone from concealment.

literally meaning spears in the open and arrows in the dark; refers to both open and hidden attacks, usually used to describe malicious tactics in a competition or conflict

the distance an arrow can travel; describes a very short distance or being a stone's throw away

It is difficult to defend against hidden attacks or underhanded schemes. This idiom is often used alongside [[明枪易躲|明槍易躲|ming2 qiang1 yi4 duo3]].

An object used for target practice in archery; a target butt.

an arrow with a tip that has been dipped in poison

Maojian District of Shiyan City, Hubei province

arrow key on a computer keyboard

A perennial cactus with flat, lance-shaped stems that produce large, colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, yellow, or white; widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.

(literary) to pick up a bow and fit an arrow to it, ready to shoot

time passes quickly like a flying arrow

one's heart is set on returning home like a speeding arrow; used to describe an intense desire to return to one's home or family

meaning one's heart feels as if it were pierced by ten thousand arrows; describes being in extreme agony or grief

The arrow or needle used to indicate the time in an ancient water clock.

the constellation Sagitta, known as the Arrow

(variant form) a deep grievance or old score to be settled, literally the hatred arising from being shot by an arrow

up-pointing arrow; an arrow pointing upwards

The up arrow key on a computer keyboard