Definition
冷箭 literally means 'cold arrow' — an arrow shot from hiding. Figuratively, it refers to a covert attack or a hidden blow, often in social or political contexts (e.g., a backstabbing remark or a surprise maneuver). This is a literary or formal term, not used in everyday conversation.
n.
arrow shot from hidingcovert attacka hidden blow (figurative)
Examples
- 冷箭，。Tā zài bèihòu fàng le lěng jiàn, ràng rén fáng bú shèng fáng.He launched a covert attack from behind, leaving people unable to defend against it.
- 冷箭。Zhè chǎng zhèngzhì dòuzhēng chōngmǎn le lěng jiàn hé yīnmóu.This political struggle is full of hidden attacks and conspiracies.
- 冷箭。Tā méi xiǎngdào péngyou huì duì tā fàng lěng jiàn.He didn't expect his friend to stab him in the back.
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