毦 (ěr) - ornament made of feathers or fur & decorative tassel

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ěr ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

恩丰

毦 · ěr

ornament made of feathers or fur;

decorative tassel;

ancient headdress decoration

ornament made of feathers or furdecorative tasselancient headdress decoration

Usage highlights

feather ornamentfur decorationceremonial headdressdecorative tasselancient ornamentmilitary decoration

Synonyms

  • 饰— ornament, decoration
  • 缨— tassel, ornamental cord

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient helmet had feather decorations (毦饰).
  • He wore a ceremonial headdress with fur ornaments (毦冠).
  • The traditional costume featured decorative tassels (毦饰).

Collocations

  • feather ornament(毦饰)
  • fur decoration(毦饰)
  • ceremonial headdress(毦冠)
  • decorative tassel(毦饰)
  • ancient ornament(古毦)
  • military decoration(军毦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese military and ceremonial headgear as decorative elements
  • Typically made from feathers, fur, or horsehair for ornamental purposes
  • Appears in historical texts describing military uniforms and ceremonial dress

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