擐 (huàn) - To put on, to wear (especially armor) & to gird oneself with

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huàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

擐 · huàn

To put on, to wear (especially armor);

to gird oneself with;

to don.

To put on, to wear (especially armor)to gird oneself withto don.

Usage highlights

Don armorGird with swordDon armor and grasp weaponsWear armor and hold spearGird oneself with armor

Synonyms

  • 穿— to wear, put on (more general term)
  • 戴— to wear, put on (headwear, accessories)
  • 披— to drape over, wear over shoulders

Antonyms

  • 脱— to take off, remove clothing
  • 卸— to unload, remove (especially armor)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warrior donned his armor (擐甲).
  • He girded himself with a sword (擐剑).
  • Soldiers preparing for battle would don their gear (擐甲执兵).

Collocations

  • Don armor(擐甲)
  • Gird with sword(擐剑)
  • Don armor and grasp weapons(擐甲执兵)
  • Wear armor and hold spear(擐甲持矛)
  • Gird oneself with armor(擐甲胄)

Idioms

  • Don armor and grasp weapons(擐甲执兵)
  • Wear armor and carry arms(擐甲挥戈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and military contexts, particularly for describing the act of putting on armor or military gear.
  • Appears in historical texts and literature depicting warriors, battles, and military preparations.
  • Reflects the importance of proper military attire and readiness in traditional Chinese warfare.

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