繦 (qiǎng) - A string of coins & money

繦Tone 3

qiǎng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

繦 · qiǎng

A string of coins;

money;

a cloth for carrying a baby on the back.

A string of coinsmoneya cloth for carrying a baby on the

Usage highlights

Swaddling clothesString of coinsGold coinsCarrying clothBaby carrier

Synonyms

  • 褓— swaddling clothes
  • 钱— money

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient coins were strung together (钱繦).
  • The mother carried her baby using a cloth (繦褓).
  • He spent all his money (金繦).

Collocations

  • Swaddling clothes(繦褓)
  • String of coins(钱繦)
  • Gold coins(金繦)
  • Carrying cloth(负繦)
  • Baby carrier(繦葆)

Idioms

  • In swaddling clothes(繦褓之中)
  • Bound by money(利繦名锁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically referred to strings of coins used as currency in ancient China.
  • Also used for cloth carriers for infants, similar to modern baby slings.
  • Represents both wealth and nurturing/protection of children.

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