投射

tóu shè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to throw (a projectile)
2. to cast (light)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 反射 fǎn shè 反射 fǎn shè to reflect reflect light: to reflect
• 投影 tóu yǐng 投影 tóu yǐng to project project an image: to project

Synonyms

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• 投掷 tóu zhì 投掷 tóu zhì to throw sth a long distance throw a projectile: to throw sth a long distance
• 照射 zhào shè 照射 zhào shè to shine on cast light: to shine on

Usage notes

Collocations

投射 often pairs with 目光 (gaze) or 灯光 (light) as its object.

Common mistakes

Do not use 投射 for 'throw' in casual contexts like 'throw a ball'; use 扔 (rēng) instead.

Example Sentences

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灯光 投射 在墙上。

The light is cast on the wall.

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Child Words of 投射

• 射 射 shè: to shoot
• 投 投 tóu: to cast