枪
qiāng
Meaning
- gun
- classifier for rifle shots
Definition
枪是一种利用火药气体压力抛射弹头的射击武器。
A firearm that uses the pressure of gunpowder gas to propel a projectile.
Usage
常用于表示武器、军事、射击等概念。
Commonly used to refer to weapons, military, shooting, etc.
Examples
- 1 他手里握着一把枪，神情紧张。（He held a gun in his hand, looking nervous.）
- 2 警察开枪击中了歹徒。（The police shot and hit the criminal.）
- 3 这把枪的射程很远。（This gun has a long range.）
- 4 士兵们擦亮了手中的枪。（The soldiers polished their guns.）
- 5 猎人用枪打了一只兔子。（The hunter shot a rabbit with a gun.）
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