綔 (hù) - Hu — a surname & an ancient term for a sash or ribbon

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hù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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綔 · hù

Hu — a surname;

an ancient term for a sash or ribbon used to fasten official seals.

Hu — a surnamean ancient term for a sash or ribbon

Usage highlights

Surname HuSeal ribbonSilk ribbonOfficial seal ribbon

Synonyms

  • 绶— ribbon for sealing official documents

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bears the surname Hu (綔先生).
  • The official seal was fastened with a silk ribbon (印綔).
  • In ancient texts, the term refers to a seal-fastening ribbon (綔带).

Collocations

  • Surname Hu(綔姓)
  • Seal ribbon(印綔)
  • Silk ribbon(丝綔)
  • Official seal ribbon(官印綔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a rare surname in historical contexts.
  • In ancient China, referred to the ribbon or cord used to fasten official seals, symbolizing authority.

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