箭不虚发 — “Every shot hits the mark”
箭不虚发 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every shot hits the mark”. To consistently achieve one's target with superb accuracy and skill. Literally, “No arrow shot in vain”.
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这位神枪手在射击比赛中箭不虚发，每次都准确命中靶心。
In the shooting competition, this marksman was an unerring shot, hitting the bullseye accurately every time.
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What does 箭不虚发 mean?
箭不虚发 (jiàn bù xū fā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Every shot hits the mark”.
How do you pronounce 箭不虚发?
箭不虚发 is pronounced jiàn bù xū fā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 箭不虚发 literally mean?
Literally, 箭不虚发 means “no arrow shot in vain”. It is used to mean “Every shot hits the mark”.
What is the Chinese definition of 箭不虚发?
虚：空。形容箭术高超，百发百中。