紞 (dǎn) - A decorative tassel or fringe on ancient headwear & the sound of a drum

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紞 · dǎn

A decorative tassel or fringe on ancient headwear;

the sound of a drum;

used in classical texts.

A decorative tassel or fringe on ancient headwearthe sound of a drumused in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Decorative tasselSound of drumTasseled hatSilk fringeDrumbeat soundNight watch drum

Synonyms

  • 缨— tassel, cord (general term)
  • 旒— pendant on ceremonial headdress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ceremonial cap had silk tassels (冠紞).
  • The sound of the drum (紞如) marked the night watch.
  • In ancient rituals, officials wore headgear with dǎn (紞).

Collocations

  • Decorative tassel(冠紞)
  • Sound of drum(紞如)
  • Tasseled hat(紞冠)
  • Silk fringe(紞纩)
  • Drumbeat sound(鼓紞)
  • Night watch drum(紞然)

Idioms

  • The drum sounds marking the watches(紞如五鼓)
  • Tassels hanging from the cap(紞纩垂耳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ceremonial attire and timekeeping.
  • Associated with official headgear in ancient China, indicating rank or occasion.
  • Used poetically for the sound of drums marking night watches in imperial times.

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