緌 (ruí) - Tassels hanging from a cap & decorative silk ribbons or cords attached to headgear,

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ruí ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

緌 · ruí

Tassels hanging from a cap;

decorative silk ribbons or cords attached to headgear, especially in ancient Chinese official hats.

Tassels hanging from a capdecorative silk ribbons or cords attached to headgear,

Usage highlights

hat tasselsdecorative ribbonscap cordsofficial hat ornamentssilk tasselsceremonial ribbons

Synonyms

  • 缨— tassel, ribbon (similar decorative element)
  • 穗— tassel, fringe (decorative hanging element)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official's hat had elegant tassels (冠緌).
  • Ancient headdresses often featured decorative ribbons (緌饰).
  • The ceremonial cap was adorned with silk cords (帽緌).

Collocations

  • hat tassels(冠緌)
  • decorative ribbons(緌饰)
  • cap cords(帽緌)
  • official hat ornaments(官帽緌)
  • silk tassels(丝緌)
  • ceremonial ribbons(礼緌)

Idioms

  • Gently hanging tassels(垂緌饮清露)
  • Official cap and tassels(冠緌堂皇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 緌 referred to the decorative tassels or ribbons hanging from official hats, indicating rank and status.
  • The character appears in classical poetry, such as in descriptions of cicadas whose head shapes resemble hanging tassels.
  • 緌 was an important element in traditional Chinese ceremonial dress and official regalia.

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