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Arrow in Chinese

arrow · HSK 6

箭 jiàn

Counted with 支: 一支箭 yì zhī jiàn

他射出的箭正中靶心。 The arrow he shot hit the bull's-eye.

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How do you say arrow in Chinese?

Arrow in Chinese is 箭 (jiàn).

Which word should I use?

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