绋 (fú) - Large rope & cord used for lowering a coffin into a

绋Tone 2

fú ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

枫惠

绋 · fú

Large rope;

cord used for lowering a coffin into a grave;

also refers to a kind of silk ribbon.

Large ropecord used for lowering a coffin into aalso refers to a kind of silk ribbon.

Usage highlights

Funeral ropeTo hold the funeral ropeSilk ribbonCoffin ropeLead the funeral procession

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pallbearers held the ropes (执绋) to lower the coffin.
  • In ancient times, silk ribbons (绋) were used in funeral processions.
  • The large rope (绋) was essential for the burial ceremony.

Collocations

  • Funeral rope(绋绳)
  • To hold the funeral rope(执绋)
  • Silk ribbon(丝绋)
  • Coffin rope(棺绋)
  • Lead the funeral procession(引绋)

Idioms

  • To hold the funeral rope(执绋)
  • Leading the funeral procession with ropes(绋引)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in funeral rites as a rope for lowering coffins into graves.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese burial customs and mourning practices.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing funeral ceremonies.

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