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crossbow

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

nu3gong1 • nǔgōng

Meaning


Primary

crossbow

Mnemonic


弩弓 Crossbow refers to a 弩 crossbow which is a kind of 弓 bow.

Usage


博物館 裡 展示 了 一 把 古老 的 弩弓。

An old crossbow was on display in the museum.

士兵 用 弩弓 射中 了 靶心。

The soldier hit the bullseye with a crossbow.

這 把 弩弓 是 木頭 做 的。

This crossbow is made of wood.