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射 · Cheng Miao

Shè (4th tone). The Shuowen reads 射 as 「弓弩发于身而中于远也。从矢从身」 — ‘the bow and crossbow loosing from the body to hit the far; from 矢 (arrow) and 身 (body).’ Archery was a gentleman’s art among the Six Arts. Confucius grades it by spirit, not force: $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart