帲 (píng) - Canopy, covering & to shelter, to protect

帲Tone 2

píng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

帲 · píng

Canopy, covering;

to shelter, to protect;

also refers to a tent or awning.

Canopy, coveringto shelter, to protectalso refers to a tent or awning.

Usage highlights

Canopy and coveringTent coveringCarriage canopyProtective coveringAwning shelterCovering cloth

Synonyms

  • 幄— tent, curtained enclosure
  • 帐— curtain, tent
  • 盖— cover, lid

Antonyms

  • 露— exposed, bare

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pavilion provided shelter from the rain (帲幪).
  • They set up a temporary canopy (帲帐) for the outdoor event.
  • The emperor's carriage had an ornate covering (帲盖).

Collocations

  • Canopy and covering(帲幪)
  • Tent covering(帲帐)
  • Carriage canopy(帲盖)
  • Protective covering(帲护)
  • Awning shelter(帲庇)
  • Covering cloth(帲布)

Idioms

  • To shelter and protect(帲幪之恩)
  • Under the imperial canopy(帲覆之下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to fabric coverings used for carriages, tents, or ceremonial structures in ancient China.
  • The character contains the 巾 radical, indicating its association with cloth or fabric materials.
  • Used metaphorically to express protection or shelter, particularly in literary contexts.

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