How to write 檠

檠 [qíng] 名 【本义】: 矫正弓弩的器具 [Original meaning]: An adjuster for bows and crossbows. 1. 灯架，烛台: 灯～。 [1] Lampstand: A stand for lamps. 2. 借指灯: 孤～。 [2] Lamp: Refers to a lamp. 3. 矫正弓弩的器具。 [3] Adjuster: An instrument for correcting bows and crossbows. 引 1. 《说文》: 檠，榜也。…弛弓防损伤，以竹若木辅于里绳约之。 [1] "Shuōwén" states: 檠 refers to a signboard... It is used to relax the bow to prevent damage, assisted by bamboo or wood tied with a rope inside. 2. 不能绁檠巧用。——《诗·角弓》传 [2] "One cannot skillfully use the bow without an adjuster." - From "The Book of Songs". 3. 《淮南子·说山》: 檠不正而可以正弓。 [3] "Huainanzi" states: If the adjuster is not straight, it can still adjust the bow. 4. 《淮南子·脩务》: 弓待檠而后能调。 [4] "Huainanzi" states: The bow awaits the adjuster before it can be adjusted. 5. 《汉书·苏武传》: 檠弓弩。 [5] "The Book of Han" records: Adjuster for bows and crossbows. 例 如: 檠枻(矫正弓弩的器具); 檠榜(矫正弓弩的器具) For example: 檠枻 (an adjuster for bows and crossbows); 檠榜 (an adjuster for bows and crossbows). 灯台 [2] Lampstand: 引 1. 苏轼《侄安节远来夜坐》: 梦断酒醒山雨绝，笑看饥鼠上灯檠。 [1] Su Shi states: "Awakening from dreams and wine to the sound of mountain rain, I laugh as I watch the hungry mouse climb the lampstand." 灯 [3] Lamp: 引 1. 王安石《自州追送朱氏女弟》: 投僧避夜雨，古檠昏无膏。 [1] Wang Anshi writes: "Seeking refuge with a monk from the night rain, the ancient lamp stand burns dimly without oil."