Word: 有的放矢 (yǒudìfàngshǐ) 有的放矢 dictionary entry yǒudìfàngshǐ lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom); fig. to have a clear objective Full dictionary entry for 有的放矢 Example sentences using 有的放矢 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 复习应该有的放矢。 Fùxí yīnggāi yǒudìfàngshǐ. You should review with a clear goal in mind. 射箭要有的放矢，不能乱射。 Shèjiàn yào yǒudìfàngshǐ, bùnéng luàn shè. When shooting arrows, you must aim at a target and not shoot randomly.