帟 (yì) - A small canopy or curtain used in ancient & a ceremonial canopy.

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帟 · yì

A small canopy or curtain used in ancient Chinese palaces;

a ceremonial canopy.

A small canopy or curtain used in ancienta ceremonial canopy.

Usage highlights

Palace canopyCeremonial curtainImperial canopyTemple curtainCanopy decoration

Synonyms

  • 幄— tent, curtained enclosure
  • 幕— curtain, screen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor sat under a ceremonial canopy (帟).
  • Palace decorations included elaborate canopies (宫帟).
  • The ritual required a specific type of curtain (礼帟).

Collocations

  • Palace canopy(宫帟)
  • Ceremonial curtain(礼帟)
  • Imperial canopy(帝帟)
  • Temple curtain(庙帟)
  • Canopy decoration(帟饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese imperial and ritual contexts, particularly in palaces and temples.
  • Reflects the importance of hierarchical space and ceremonial decorum in traditional Chinese culture.

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