衘 (xián) - An archaic variant form of 銜 (xián), meaning & bit (of a bridle)

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衘 · xián

An archaic variant form of 銜 (xián), meaning 'to hold in the mouth;

bit (of a bridle);

rank, title'.

An archaic variant form of 銜 (xián), meaningbit (of a bridle)rank, title'.

Usage highlights

To hold in the mouthOfficial rankMilitary rankTo hold a titleBit and reins

Synonyms

  • 銜— to hold in mouth; rank, title (standard form)
  • 含— to hold in mouth; contain

Antonyms

  • 吐— to spit out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse held the bit in its mouth (衘枚).
  • He held a high official rank (官衘).
  • The bird carried nesting material in its beak (衘泥).

Collocations

  • To hold in the mouth(衘枚)
  • Official rank(官衘)
  • Military rank(军衘)
  • To hold a title(衘职)
  • Bit and reins(衘勒)

Idioms

  • Advance with gagged mouth(枚衘而进)
  • Negative emotions held inside(负屈衘冤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an ancient variant of 銜, primarily seen in historical texts.
  • It carries connotations of restraint and control, derived from its meaning of a horse's bit.
  • In official contexts, it represented bureaucratic rank and title.

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