发射
fāshèTraditional: 發射
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Translation
to launch, to fire, to emit
Word origin
A compound of 发 (fā, to send out, to issue) and 射 (shè, to shoot), combining to mean sending a projectile or signal out forcefully.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 发 (fā, to send out) + 射 (shè, to shoot)
Stroke order
发
射
Examples
箭。
The rocket launched successfully.
颗。
They are preparing to launch a new satellite.
。
The soldier fired a signal flare into the sky.
烈。
The sun emits intense rays of light.
。
The launch time was postponed.
发射 (fā shè) means to launch or fire, used of rockets, missiles, projectiles, and also of emitting light or signals. It is the standard technical verb in aerospace and military contexts.
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