紱 (fú) - Ribbon & sash

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fú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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紱 · fú

Ribbon;

sash;

silk ribbon used in ancient China as an official insignia or ceremonial ornament.

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Usage highlights

Official sashCeremonial ribbonSilk ribbonRibbon and sealRibbon of rankRibbon ornament

Synonyms

  • 帶— belt, sash
  • 綬— ribbon for seal
  • 纓— tassel, ornament

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official wore a ceremonial sash (紱帶).
  • In ancient times, ribbons denoted rank (官紱).
  • The ritual required a silk ribbon (絲紱).

Collocations

  • Official sash(官紱)
  • Ceremonial ribbon(禮紱)
  • Silk ribbon(絲紱)
  • Ribbon and seal(紱印)
  • Ribbon of rank(爵紱)
  • Ribbon ornament(紱飾)

Idioms

  • To receive the ribbon of office(受紱)
  • The ribbon and seal of authority(紱印之權)
  • To discard the official ribbon(棄紱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 紱 was a silk ribbon used as part of official regalia, often attached to seals or jade pendants.
  • The ribbon symbolized official authority and rank in the bureaucratic system.
  • It was an important element in ceremonial dress during important state functions.

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