蓑 (suō) - Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made
蓑 · suō
Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made of palm-bark or straw, worn by farmers and fishermen in ancient times.
Straw raincoat — a traditional Chinese raincoat made
Usage highlights
Straw raincoatPalmRaincoat and bamboo hatOld man in coir raincoatWoven raincoatWet raincoat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The fisherman wore a straw raincoat (蓑衣) in the rain.
- Ancient farmers used raincoats made of palm bark (棕蓑).
- This painting depicts a man in a coir raincoat (蓑笠翁).
- Traditional rain protection gear included straw cloak and bamboo hat (蓑笠).
Collocations
- Straw raincoat(蓑衣)
- Palm-bark raincoat(棕蓑)
- Raincoat and bamboo hat(蓑笠)
- Old man in coir raincoat(蓑笠翁)
- Woven raincoat(织蓑)
- Wet raincoat(湿蓑)
Idioms
- Green straw raincoat, green bamboo hat(青箬笠，绿蓑衣)
- Lone fisherman in coir raincoat(孤舟蓑笠翁)
- Grey-haired in straw raincoat(白发蓑衣)
Cultural background
FAQ- Represents traditional agricultural life and connection to nature in Chinese culture.
- Often appears in classical poetry depicting rural scenes and fishermen.
- Symbolizes simplicity, humility, and harmony with natural elements.
- Associated with the image of the reclusive scholar or fisherman in Chinese literature.