bow string

JLPT N5 8 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character primarily refers to the string of a bow or stringed musical instruments such as the guqin, violin, or guitar. It is a noun used to describe the physical string that produces sound or tension.

Common Collocations

  • (string broke): often used when a string snaps and needs replacement.
  • (string tension): important in musical contexts to describe tuning and sound quality.
  • (pull the string): describes the action of playing or adjusting the string.

Usage Notes

is mostly used in formal or literary contexts related to music or archery. In everyday speech, people might say when talking about musical instruments or bows specifically. It is not used metaphorically or as a grammatical particle.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse with 线 (xiàn), which means thread or line and is more general. specifically refers to strings that produce sound or tension, especially in musical or archery contexts.

Example Sentences

The string of this guqin broke and needs to be replaced.

When playing the violin, the tension of the strings affects the tone.

If the bowstring is pulled too tight, it is prone to breaking.