綖 (yán) - Yan — refers to the hanging tassels or & also used in some historical contexts for silk

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綖 · yán

Yan — refers to the hanging tassels or strings on ancient ceremonial caps;

also used in some historical contexts for silk threads or decorations.

Yan — refers to the hanging tassels oralso used in some historical contexts for silk

Usage highlights

Ceremonial cap tasselsCap decorationsRitual headdress threadsOfficial headgearSilk hanging threads

Synonyms

  • 缨— tassel, cord (similar decorative element)
  • 旒— pendants on ceremonial caps

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ceremonial cap had elaborate hanging decorations (冕綖).
  • Ancient officials wore caps with silk tassels (冠綖).
  • The ritual headdress featured carefully arranged threads (礼綖).

Collocations

  • Ceremonial cap tassels(冕綖)
  • Cap decorations(冠綖)
  • Ritual headdress threads(礼綖)
  • Official headgear(官綖)
  • Silk hanging threads(丝綖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with ancient Chinese ceremonial headgear, particularly the miǎn (冕) worn by emperors and high officials.
  • Represents the intricate decorations and hierarchical symbols in traditional Chinese court dress.
  • Reflects the importance of ritual propriety and formal attire in classical Chinese culture.

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