瑵 (zhǎo) - An ornament on the top of a horse's & decorative knob on chariot fittings.

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zhǎo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑵 · zhǎo

An ornament on the top of a horse's bit or bridle in ancient times;

decorative knob on chariot fittings.

An ornament on the top of a horse'sdecorative knob on chariot fittings.

Usage highlights

瑵饰玉瑵铜瑵车瑵马瑵

Synonyms

  • 饰— ornament, decoration
  • 璏— sword guard ornament

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient chariot had decorative 瑵 ornaments (瑵饰).
  • Archaeologists found bronze 瑵 pieces (青铜瑵).
  • The horse bit was adorned with jade 瑵 (玉瑵).

Collocations

  • ornamental decoration(瑵饰)
  • jade ornament(玉瑵)
  • bronze ornament(铜瑵)
  • chariot ornament(车瑵)
  • horse bit ornament(马瑵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瑵 was used as decorative hardware on chariots and horse gear in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • These ornaments were status symbols, with materials like jade or bronze indicating the owner's rank.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in archaeological or historical contexts.

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