射程 (shè chéng) — range (of a weapon or projectile)

Definition

Literally 'shoot distance' — the range a weapon or projectile can reach. In 3, the figurative sense (sphere of influence, like 'within/beyond my range') is a high-level extension of the core military meaning.

noun
range (of a weapon or projectile)

Examples

  • 射程
    Zhè zhǒng dǎo dàn de shè chéng hěn yuǎn.
    This type of missile has a long range.
  • 射程
    Dí rén de huǒ lì bú zài wǒ men de shè chéng zhī nèi.
    The enemy's fire is not within our range.
  • 射程
    Tā de yǐng xiǎng lì yǐ jīng chāo chū le wǒ de shè chéng.
    His influence has already exceeded my range.

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