綎 (tīng) - Ting — refers to the silk tassel or & also used to describe the ribbon or string

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Ting — refers to the silk tassel or cord on an official's hat in ancient China;

also used to describe the ribbon or string used to tie seals.

Ting — refers to the silk tassel oralso used to describe the ribbon or string

Usage highlights

Official hat tasselSeal cordSilk ribbonCeremonial tasselHeadgear ornament

Synonyms

  • 缨— tassel, cord (similar decorative element)
  • 绶— ribbon, cord (for seals or decorations)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official adjusted the tassel on his hat (冠綎).
  • Ancient seals often had silk cords (印綎).
  • The ceremonial headdress featured intricate tassels (礼冠之綎).

Collocations

  • Official hat tassel(冠綎)
  • Seal cord(印綎)
  • Silk ribbon(丝綎)
  • Ceremonial tassel(礼綎)
  • Headgear ornament(首綎)

Idioms

  • Adjusting the hat tassel(整冠理綎)
  • The tassel signifies rank(綎表官职)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, the tassel on official hats indicated rank and status.
  • The character appears primarily in historical texts describing official regalia.
  • Associated with Confucian ceremonial dress and bureaucratic hierarchy.

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