桊 (juàn) - A wooden ring or halter for leading cattle & a nose ring for animals

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juàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

桊 · juàn

A wooden ring or halter for leading cattle;

a nose ring for animals;

also used in some place names.

A wooden ring or halter for leading cattlea nose ring for animalsalso used in some place names.

Usage highlights

cattle halterwooden ringJuancheng place namelead with a halternose ring

Synonyms

  • 环— ring, circle (general term)
  • 圈— circle, ring (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer used a wooden halter (牛桊) to lead the ox.
  • This ancient tool is a type of animal nose ring (桊).
  • There is a place called Juancheng (桊城) in Shandong province.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing farming implements.

Collocations

  • cattle halter(牛桊)
  • wooden ring(木桊)
  • Juancheng place name(桊城)
  • lead with a halter(以桊牵)
  • nose ring(鼻桊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wooden rings or halters used in animal husbandry in ancient China.
  • Appears in classical texts and historical records, primarily in agricultural contexts.
  • Used in some place names, preserving its historical usage.

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