纼 (zhèn) - Reins & traces

纼Tone 4

zhèn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

丈志

纼 · zhèn

Reins;

traces;

a rope or cord for leading or tethering animals, especially horses.

Reinstracesa rope or cord for leading or tethering

Usage highlights

Horse reinsOx tetherLeather reinsLead ropeHold the reins

Synonyms

  • 缰— reins; halter
  • 绳— rope; cord
  • 缆— cable; hawser

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The groom held the horse's reins (马纼).
  • He used a rope to lead the ox (牛纼).
  • The reins were made of sturdy leather (皮纼).

Collocations

  • Horse reins(马纼)
  • Ox tether(牛纼)
  • Leather reins(皮纼)
  • Lead rope(牵纼)
  • Hold the reins(执纼)

Idioms

  • To hold the reins and whip(执纼扬鞭)
  • Following the reins and halter(就纼衔橛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ropes for leading sacrificial animals in ancient rituals.
  • Later generalized to mean reins or any cord for leading livestock.
  • Appears in classical texts describing charioteering and animal husbandry.

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