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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
箐qìngto draw a bamboo bowg, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #45890, Very Hard
箐qìngto draw a bamboo bow or crossbowunknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #45890, Very Hard
qìng(qing4) T4
  1. 1to draw a bamboo bow
  2. 2to draw a bamboo bow or crossbow
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March 24, 2026

箐qìng(qing4)

The character 箐 (qìng) refers specifically to the action of drawing a bamboo bow or crossbow, emphasizing the physical act related to archery. It is commonly used in contexts discussing traditional Chinese archery or weaponry, highlighting both the technique and the equipment involved.

Strokes14Radical⺮Frequency#45890DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Archery has historical significance in Chinese culture, often associated with martial arts and military strategy. The use of bamboo in bows reflects the resourcefulness and craftsmanship in ancient China, where bamboo was a common material.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bamboo bow being drawn back, ready to shoot an arrow. The character 箐 looks like a bow being pulled back, and the pronunciation 'qìng' can remind you of the sound of the bowstring as it snaps into place, ready for action.

Meanings of 箐

qìng(qing4)
1to draw a bamboo bow
2to draw a bamboo bow or crossbow
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About 箐

箐Simplified
14Strokes
⺮Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 箐

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 箐 is a more specialized term and not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may not be recognizable to all speakers. It is essential to use this term in contexts related to archery or traditional sports to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK vocabulary, understanding 箐 will benefit learners interested in traditional culture or archery. Focus on recognizing it in texts about historical practices or sports, and relate it to other terms in the same domain, such as 弓 (gōng, bow) and 箭 (jiàn, arrow).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 箐 with similar-sounding words or characters, such as 清 (qīng, clear). Ensure you remember the context of archery when using 箐 to avoid miscommunication.

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Etymology of 箐

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)青
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Origin

箐 = ⺮ + 青. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 箐

IDS Structure⿱⺮青
箐Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
青Qing1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to draw a bamboo bow in Chinese

“to draw a bamboo bow” in Chinese is箐qìng

The character 箐 (qìng) refers specifically to the action of drawing a bamboo bow or crossbow, emphasizing the physical act related to archery. It is commonly used in contexts discussing traditional Chinese archery or weaponry, highlighting both the technique and the equipment involved.

When to use 箐

Be mindful that 箐 is a more specialized term and not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may not be recognizable to all speakers. It is essential to use this term in contexts related to archery or traditional sports to avoid confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 箐 with similar-sounding words or characters, such as 清 (qīng, clear). Ensure you remember the context of archery when using 箐 to avoid miscommunication.

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Word Family of 箐

Words Containing This Character2
箐qìngto draw a bamboo bow or crossbow
大箐山mountain in Heilongjiang province
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Frequently Asked Questions about 箐

No, 箐 is a more specialized term and may not be familiar to many speakers outside of specific contexts like archery.

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