(qià) - A type of ancient Chinese headgear or cap

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qià | 9 strokes | radical:

· qià

A type of ancient Chinese headgear or cap worn by scholars and officials, typically made of white silk.

A type of ancient Chinese headgear or cap

Usage highlights

white capofficial's capscholar's capancient headgearsilk capceremonial cap

Synonyms

  • hat, cap (general term)
  • crown, headdress (more formal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scholar wore a traditional white cap (白帢).
  • Ancient officials were distinguished by their headgear (官帢).
  • This painting shows a man wearing a scholar's cap (儒帢).

Collocations

  • white cap(白帢)
  • official's cap(官帢)
  • scholar's cap(儒帢)
  • ancient headgear(古帢)
  • silk cap(丝帢)
  • ceremonial cap(礼帢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 帢 was a type of headgear worn during ancient times, particularly by scholars and officials.
  • It was typically made of white silk and symbolized scholarly or official status.
  • The cap was part of traditional Chinese attire during certain historical periods.

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